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New Data: Arizonans See Education After High School as the Path To a High Quality of Life, Want More Done to Increase Attainment

A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Arizonans believe that increasing the number of adults with degrees, certificates, and credentials delivers economic and social benefits for their communities and prevents Arizona from falling into future economic issues...


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College Applications: 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to colleges can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To help you prepare, we sat down with our three college access teams to discuss the questions they get the most from students.  About Our College Access Programs  Before we jump into the questions, let’s learn a little bit about our college access […]


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Career Development Events in Arizona

November is Career Development Month! Finding a job or figuring out a career path may feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. Arizona has many resources to support you.  It is vital for all Arizonans to pursue degrees or certifications, as this effort strengthens individuals, communities, and even our economy...


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An InspirED Evening Honors Arizona’s Innovative Education Leaders and Programs

Education Forward Arizona recently recognized Arizona’s innovative education leaders and programs at a fundraising event held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale.  Event Co-Chairs Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and Richard Adkerson, Chairman and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, joined Arizona Governor Katie […]


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Changes To This Year’s FAFSA Application Make ‘Ask Benji’ An Essential Resource for 33,000 Seniors at 185 Arizona High Schools

First-of-its-kind chatbot tool uses AI technology to deliver real-time support to students as they fill out financial aid applications The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, typically opens every October. However, due to updates being made to the application this year, high school seniors and families won’t be able to apply for […]