Education Forward Arizona

Education Forward Arizona was created to change the way people think about and support education as the key driver to improving the economy and quality of life in Arizona. The organization's work includes providing scholarships and innovative programs to students and advocating for policies and funding that move the Achieve60AZ postsecondary attainment goal and other Arizona Education Progress Meter goals forward.

At Education Forward Arizona, we believe every student should have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code. Your donation is instrumental in supporting our efforts to expand equity and access to postsecondary education. These efforts include:

• Innovative Scholarship Programs: Our dedicated Success Advisers support scholarship recipients in navigating the college system for a seamless transition into their career.

• Direct Student Support: Through initiatives like College Knowing & Going, we offer 1:1 support to students in low-income high schools and community sites, creating a college-going culture across Arizona.

• FAFSA Completion and Awareness: The AskBenji chatbot plays a pivotal role in helping students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), making postsecondary education more accessible.

• Empowering Counselors: The Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) equips school counselors and college access professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to guide students toward their academic goals.

• Statewide Advocacy: From dual enrollment programs to scholarship funding, we champion efforts that ensure Arizonans of all backgrounds are setup for success through every stage of their educational journey.

Arizona has Everything to Gain when we empower students to pursue education and training after high school.  Are you with us?