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Free Tuition Through Arizona Promise Program

Posted by Hector Ponce on February 23, 2022

Free college tuition is now available to high school graduates across Arizona through a new scholarship initiative. The Arizona Promise Program is a scholarship fund that helps cover tuition costs at Arizona’s three public universities: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.

The Arizona Promise Program makes college accessible for students who live in low-income communities. Qualifying students will receive free tuition and fees for up to four years with this new… Read more

Top 10 Self-Care Tips for the New Year

Posted by Hector Ponce on January 14, 2022

Here we are—2022. Self-care remains so important given our current COVID surge. Since none of us likely imagined year two, let alone year three, of a pandemic that has disrupted EVERYTHING, we thought you could use some self-care tips. Here are a few we’re gonna try:

Top 10 Self-Care Tips aka. Covid-Care

  1. Take a walk. Yeah, it may seem lame or too simple, but remember our friends in the East will risk frostbite within 15-30 minutes outside. Enjoy the sunshine.
  2. Try Meditation.… Read more

Help Us Evaluate AZ GEAR UP Programs

Posted by Hector Ponce on

To make sure we’re good stewards of grant funds, Arizona GEAR UP works with ICF, which is an evaluation team. Now, we need your help. It’s time to survey our school communities—educators, parents, and students.

If you’re an educator in one of our 5E Schools, a parent, or student, please fill out the survey below. We promise it’ll take just five minutes. But the rest of you aren’t off the hook. Do… Read more

Welcome Jasmine Dean

Posted by Hector Ponce on January 11, 2022

Arizona GEAR UP is proud to welcome our newest team member, Jasmine Dean. She joined GEAR UP in January 2022 as the new Middle Grade Program Manager, where she will work with project partners and middle grade programs throughout Arizona.

Jasmine brings over 13 years of experience in education, college readiness, and non-profit work to the Arizona GEAR UP Team. She is also no stranger to GEAR UP programming, previously working with the GEAR UP partnership grant at Arizona State… Read more

Lista de verificación para la primavera

Posted by Hector Ponce on January 3, 2022

To read this article in English, click here.

En enero comienza el último semestre de high school para los estudiantes de último año. Durante estos emocionantes y ocupados meses, hay bastante que hacer. Por suerte, Arizona GEAR UP y los entrenadores de GEAR UP están aquí para ayudar. A continuación, hemos proporcionado listas de verificación que las familias pueden seguir basándose en los planes del alumno para después de high school. Impriman este artículo y colóquenlo… Read more

Senior Spring Semester Checklist

Posted by Hector Ponce on December 2, 2021

Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí.

January kicks off the last semester of high school for seniors. During this exciting and busy time, there’s quite a bit to keep track of. Luckily, Arizona GEAR UP and GEAR UP Coaches are here to help. We’ve provided checklists below families can follow based on their student’s plans after high school. Print this article and post on your fridge so everyone in the family can help.

Beginning… Read more

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