NCCEP | Home

	White House Releases FY 2009 Budget and House Passes Reauthorization Bill President Bush released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 education budget request to Congress. In the budget request,the White House proposes to level fund GEAR UP at $303.4 million. In the coming weeks and months, we will be working diligently with Congress to increase the final GEAR UP FY 2009 appropriation closer to NCCEP's goal of $350 million. In addition, the House of Representatives passed their version of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which authorizes GEAR UP. NCCEPis extremely pleased that the bill contains a number of provisions that will strengthen the program for students, families and communities. The next step is for the House and Senate to work out differences between their respective bills. Check back for developing news on the GEAR UP appropriation and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
	NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference • July 20-23, 2008 • Washington, DC Register now for the 2008 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Join us as we celebrate ten years of GEAR UP legislation. The conference will provide the GEAR UP constituency with critical information and technical support as we prepare for the next ten years of GEAR UP. For more information and to register, click here.
	Applications Available for the 2008 Parent Leadership Awards • July 21-22, 2008 • Washington, DC NCCEP is pleased to be presenting the second GEAR UP Parent Leadership Awards at the 2008 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Sponsored by CollegeEd, an academic and career planning curriculum developed by the College Board for grades 7 - 12, NCCEP will recognize five (5) GEAR UP parents and/or family leaders who have made a significant contribution to a GEAR UP program. This award is designed to highlight the work of parents who have emerged as true leaders in a GEAR UP community. Click here to download the application and for details of submission.
	NCCEP's Éxito Escolar Toolkit for Academic Success in the Latino Community NCCEP's Éxito Escolar is an exciting multimedia college access curriculum designed to inform Latino students and families about ways to prepare for, apply to, and pay for postsecondary education. The bilingual curriculum is focused around a series of Spanish-language films. The final version, including four Spanish-language novelas with English subtitles, a full curriculum and student handbook, information sheets, and more is now available. To learn more and for ordering information, click here.
	Financial Education: Money Skills for Real Life In partnership with NCCEP, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) has developed an exciting new resource to educate high school students in the GEAR UP program on financial literacy. Available through NCCEP, this interactive website and teacher's manual provides information on how high school students can gain early control of their finances, make smart financial choices, and reflect upon the financial benefits of a college education. Click here to learn more.