For Parents

Supportive, caring families are critical to the success of GEAR UP Kentucky, our public schools, and our children. GEAR UP is committed to providing resources and tools to help parents become more involved in their children's education. By making sure your child develops good study skills, takes challenging courses, and participates in extracurricular activities, you are increasing his or her chance for success in college, a career, and life.

Parents' College Toolkit

How to Guide Your Middle and High School Students Toward College: What Parents Need to Know

• Brochure #1 - Get Ready for High School
• Brochure #2 - High School – Then What?
• Brochure #3 - Hanging In Through High School: Helping Your Child Succeed
• Brochure #4 - Talking to Schools: Who? What? When?
• Brochure #5 - Paying for College: How to Plan
• KHEAA Brochure – One-Stop College Planning GoHigherKY.org