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Addressing the Education Challenges for Native Students
Serena Denetsosie, Karen Francis-Begay, Jim Larney, Charles Monty Roessel The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected many students, but one student group that may be affected more dramatically than others is […]
The Steps Community College Leaders are Taking to Help Arizona
Lee Lambert, Stacy Klippenstein, Darcy Renfro Community college is a crucial piece of the education system for learners throughout Arizona, and an important tool to drive Arizona’s economy. As unemployment […]
Focusing on the students: Creating impactful Promise Programs
By: Rich Nickel Access to reliable financial aid is a crucial aspect in making college accessible and affordable to students. This is important if Arizona is to reach its aggressive […]
Why Arizona might look to the Bayou for policies to boost FAFSA engagement?
By Rich Nickel Arizona must continue to find innovative and sustainable ways to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and support college access and attainment more broadly. […]
Lack of State Financial Aid Reduces College Affordability
Arizona does not have a state-sponsored need-based grant aid program – and this is a major barrier to making college more affordable for all Arizonans. It means that all grant […]
Information Gaps Limit College-Going Culture
Learning about college options, what it takes to be ready for college, and identifying and applying to the institution that best fits a student’s needs can be a daunting process. […]
Increasing College-Going Rates in Rural Arizona
In College Success Arizona’s efforts to increase the college attainment rate of students in Arizona, we particularly work for those who otherwise would not be able to attend or graduate. […]
How Community Colleges Contribute to Increased Attainment and Economic Growth in Arizona
By Rich Nickel Without community colleges, Arizona’s higher education system would be a shadow of its current self. Too often, their importance is rendered invisible. Community colleges are often regarded, […]
Reflections from growing up in rural Arizona
By Dr. Richard Daniel As I reflect back on my childhood experiences growing up in Superior, I think about the people who helped shape my interest in education. My earliest […]