Louisiana GEAR UP Post-Parent/Guardian Survey

Please complete the information below to the best of your knowledge. Note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. For this survey, college referes to four year universities, two year colleges, technical/trade schools, and military.

1. What is your name? *

Initial of First Name First Four Letters of Last Name

2. What is your race/ethnic background? (This information will be used in matching your child to specific scholarships for which he/she may qualify). *

African-American/Black Asian/Pacific Islander Biracial/Multiracial Hispanic or Latino/a Native American White/Caucasian Other

3. Phone Number *

Please enter a valid phone number.

4. Did you opt into Signal Vine Text Messaging? *

Yes No

5. Email

example@example.com

6. What is your child's name? *

Initial of First Name First Four Letters of Last Name

7. What school did your child attend for the 2021-2022 school year? *

8. What was your child's grade level for the 2021-2022 school year? *

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

9. How were you informed about GEAR UP programming? (Select all that apply). *

Emails Text messages Phone calls Other

10. The name of the Louisiana state scholarship is ________. *

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Jumpstart Mike Foster Promise Award

11. The scholarship from question 10 assists students with the following costs ________. *

Tuition only Tuition and room & board Tuition and fees Tuition, fees, room & board, books

12. Did you or your child create a Student Hub account? *

Yes No

13. Based on presentations given this year, have you changed your mind about the best college option for your child upon high school graduation? *

Yes No

14. In the past 12 months, have you talked to your child about their college options? *

Yes No

15. In the past 12 months, have you visited any college campuses with your child through the school, LOSFA, or Louisiana GEAR UP ? *

Yes No

16. If you attended a campus tour, how were you impacted by the visit?

17. Has your knowledge about college costs changed within the past 12 months? *

Yes. No.

18. Has your knowledge about financial aid resources increased over the past 12 months? *

Yes No

19. Do you think your child could afford to attend a public 4-year college using financial aid, scholarships, and/ or family resources? *

Yes No

20. Is FAFSA completion a graduation requirement? *

Yes No

21. What is the highest level of education you have achieved? *

Some high school High school diploma/ GED Some college Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Professional Degree

22. How many times have you attended an event at your child's school in the past year? *

0 1-2 2-4 More than 4

23. In the past year, have you attended any events or activities sponsored by the Louisiana GEAR UP program? *

Yes No

24. Did you volunteer in any GEAR UP events?

Yes No

25. In what capacity did you support the GEAR UP initiative?

26. What topics regarding your child's post-graduation options that are not listed on this survey did you learn about?

If you have any questions about this survey, feel free to email LAGearUpFamilies@la.gov.

Louisiana GEAR UP Parent/Guardian Survey