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How Information and Opportunity Gaps Limit College-Going in Rural Arizona

September 29, 2026

Where students live can shape the information and education options available to them. This report examines the barriers rural Arizonans face when exploring college, finding financial aid and planning their next steps.

Drawing on focus groups, interviews and research, it considers how advising and stronger access to information can support students and families. The report from College Success Arizona, now Education Forward Arizona, offers context for strengthening college-going opportunities in rural communities.

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