Higher Education Opportunity Act
NCCEP was pleased with the August 2008 passage of the Higher
Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), a reauthorization of the Higher
Education Act (HEA). The amendments to GEAR UP reflect the overwhelming
majority of NCCEP priorities and the suggestions of past and present
grantees. A few changes to GEAR UP within the HEOA include:
- The option of a 7th grant year to serve students through the first
year of postsecondary education
- Greater flexibility to offer and manage GEAR UP scholarships
- Clarification on GEAR UP match issues
- Clearer definitions of mandatory versus permissible activities
- Clarifications that make collaboration with state GEAR UP grants
more efficient and productive
For a brief overview of the major changes to the GEAR UP legislation,
please click here (PDF document).
Negotiators are currently reviewing the changes to the HEOA and how they
will be implemented through the Negotiated Rule Making process with the
Department of Education. Please contact Joy Langley to share your
concerns at 202-530-1135 or joy_langley@edpartnerships.org.
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