For more than 50 years, Wichita State through federally funded TRIO and GEAR UP programs continue to play a vital role in supporting students across Wichita and the state of Kansas helping them prepare for, enroll in and succeed in higher education.
This year, WSU celebrates the expansion of its outreach with 17 active programs, including four new additions:
- Veterans Student Support Services
- Student Services STEM
- Wichita GEAR UP Heights and Southeast
- Wichita GEAR UP West and South
Wichita State’s comprehensive network of TRIO and GEAR UP programs includes Disability Support Services, Student Support Services, McNair Scholars Program, Talent Search, Talent Search South, Upward Bound Wichita Prep, Upward Bound Math and Science, Communication Upward Bound, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers, Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP, Haysville GEAR UP and GEAR UP@ Haysville.
Collectively, these programs will bring in over $12 million this school year to serve WSU students and youth throughout Kansas.