• GEAR UP Resources

    • GEAR UP

       Youtube Channel with recorded events 

    • "MAAC focuses on serving youth in foster care with high-end behavioral health needs, serving over 1,000 youth each month between ten core programs addressing needs such as placement, self-sufficiency, crisis recovery, and more."

      The MAAC blog- tips for students in Foster Care 

      Resource guide for students in foster care 

    • "The mission of Embark Georgia is to increase college access and retention for youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness."

      • access to information on resources and scholarships that are available for students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness
      • access to information on how to connect with Embark Georgia Designated Points of Contact on each public campus in Georgia
      • access to information about the Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) for students who have experienced foster care

    • "nsoro offers educational opportunities, a community of support, and most importantly, hope"

    • "ODBI coaching programs and ongoing advocacy support social and emotional learning by coaching students to develop a comprehensive plan for their life and education success."

    • Virtual college tours

    • Career aptitude assessments

    • FAFSA completion assistance

      FAFSA and Financial Aid events across the state 

    • Applications for multiple colleges and universities

    • First stop when completing the FAFSA and all information about your FAFSA award letters and student loan offerings

    • Resources to help you choose the best college for your chosen field of study

    • The goal of the GATRACS partnership is to make transfer information easier for students and potential students to access, so that more Georgia citizens will persist in college and complete their college education.

    • Governor鈥檚 Honors Program 

      Resources for parents and students

      Georgia Higher Learning and Earnings data

    • go-to resource for accredited and respected online programs from University System of Georgia institutions

    • Free College Courses to help you pass corresponding CLEP exams for dual enrollment or getting ahead in college.

    • Empowering students to stay in school while addressing Georgia's workforce development needs

    • Carla DeBose, Director, Professional Development/Transition Resources
      cdebose@tcsg.edu

      GED Classes & Testing 

    • Job Training program 

    • Free SAT Test Prep 

    • Free SAT & ACT/College Prep/Study Skills Workshops, Free Mock ACT/SAT Tests

    • Supports school counselors providing college prep and readiness to students experiencing homelessness.

      Recommends school partnership strategies to ensure that homeless students receive the individualized supports needed to transition successfully to postsecondary education. 

    • Free GED, Dual Enrollment with access to grants and scholarships 

    • Intelligent.com, a website dedicated to conducting data-driven research that for the last few years has served as a trusted resource for students and educational institutions across the nation

    • The team at has recently created a comprehensive guide to the best study strategies to provide students with resources to help with preparing for exams and retaining information taught in class. Their guide to the  was designed to help set students up for success as they study and prepare for their exams. This guide offers in-depth information in several areas, including:

      • Outlining effective study strategies like the Pomodoro method, mind mapping, and SQ3R.
      • Strategies that are effective in both High School and in College.
      • How to study to avoid procrastination.
      • Resources for helping to understand the study cycle.

      You may also be interested in Study.com鈥檚 , which are open for applications until September 1.