Author: Emily Richardson

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Gear Up for FAFSA Season: This Year’s Seniors Need It More Than Ever

By: Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network October 1 looms large on the calendar of every college access and success professional in the United States. No, it’s not the date where they set their reminders to break out their Halloween decorations, it’s the date when the FAFSA opens for students and their families to potentially […]


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College Knowing & Going creating a college-going culture in high schools across the state

Creating a college-going culture in high schools that serve large numbers of underrepresented students is critical to reaching our state’s attainment goal. Thanks to the Helios Education Foundation for the continued investment in the College Knowing and Going (CKG) initiative...


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Donor Highlight: Carstens Family Funds

The late philanthropist William Carstens understood Arizona did not have enough graduating students to keep the state competitive and thriving. He knew the importance of education, both at the individual and societal level. As a result, Carstens Family Funds was one of the founding scholarship supporters of our organization’s scholarship fund...


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FAFSA is a Key Step to Reaching Our Attainment Goal

Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country and its continued economic growth depends on a successful education system leading to high levels of postsecondary attainment. Without it, the state won’t be able to fill positions with the qualified workforce needed...


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Advocating for Increased Access and Affordability of Early and Postsecondary Education

Education Forward Arizona is using its voice to advocate for the funding and policy changes needed to meet the goals in the Arizona Education Progress Meter. Recently, Education Forward Arizona has been supporting federal proposals for universal Pre-K, free community college and to increase the Pell Grant...


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Where Are They Now? Alumni Update – Naiby Rodriguez headed to residency

As you read this, Naiby Rodriguez is preparing for residency so that she can work in Yuma as a family doctor. Naiby is a member of our alumni board and a great example of how scholarships and mentors can make a difference in a student’s journey. Having settled in Yuma after moving between Arizona and […]


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Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and Education Forward Arizona Award Scholarships to 38 Students

Thirty-eight students recently began the 2021/2022 academic year with funds and support to attend a college or university thanks to scholarships from Education Forward Arizona and the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation. The Education Forward Arizona scholarships, awarded to 15 Arizona high school seniors this year, provide up to $6,000 per year (renewable for four years) for educational […]


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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By: Selena Llamas, Southern Arizona Community Impact Manager Every year we have the opportunity to honor Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This is the perfect time to celebrate the history, contributions and culture of American citizens whose ancestors came from Latin American countries...


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In The News: Join us for a Morning Scoop

Moving Forward: Education and Workforce Development  Only 46% of adults in Arizona have attained higher education, but in just a few years the overwhelming majority of jobs will require education beyond high school. On top of that, the pandemic presents challenges the state has yet to fully realize...


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Welcome Back to School, These Resources Can Kick Off a Successful Year for Seniors

By: Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network The once-enticing prospect of a more normal, calmer start to the school year has evaporated in most parts of the country thanks to COVID-19’s Delta variant, but schools are re-opening their virtual and/or physical doors for the 2021-22 academic year, nevertheless...