Investing in College Access, Supporting Completion: How Need-Based State Grant Aid Can Help Increase Higher Education Attainment Rates in Arizona
Getting into college is one step; having reliable financial support to finish matters just as much. This brief examines how need-based state grants can support both access and completion for Arizona students.
It draws on research and examples from other states to consider what makes aid dependable and easier to navigate, including clear eligibility, portability and sustainable funding. Published in 2017 by College Success Arizona, now Education Forward Arizona, the brief offers a foundation for conversations about stronger state financial aid.