This year, the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) looks a little different from years prior. The Federal Student Aid Office has made some major changes to help ease the process of completing the FAFSA for students and families. The FAFSA is the first step in securing financial aid for college. Completing the FAFSA opens the door to BILLIONS of dollars of financial aid. Let’s take a closer… Read more
Education
Student Feature: Huishan Chen
Name:
Huishan Chen
High School:
Amphitheater High School (Class of 2024)
Postsecondary Plan:
Princeton University majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Journey:
Huishan Chen, a senior at Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona is set to spend the next four years attending Princeton University on a full-ride scholarship beginning Fall 2024. Chen, a first-generation college student is excited to be a Tiger and credits her family… Read more
Join Our Team at the Lumberjack Leadership Summit!
Are you looking for a rewarding summer job that lets you work with high school students and enjoy the cool weather in Flagstaff? We are hiring for our Summer Leadership Academy, from June 1st to June 7th.
Positions Available:
- Gear-Up Team Leader
- Job#607797
- Ideal for current college students with some experience working with youth.
- Gear-Up Resident Assistant
- Job#607796
- Ideal for candidates with experience working with high school adolescents, previous resident assistant or camp counselor experience, and previous facilitation experience.
- Health Coordinator
- Job#607795
- Ideal for candidates with a current… Read more
Join Us for the 2024 Lumberjack Leadership Summit!
We are excited to invite current 10th and 11th graders to join us for the 2024 Lumberjack Leadership Summit! This year’s summit promises an exciting lineup of hands-on STEAM activities, leadership skill-building, and a glimpse into the collegiate experience. Here’s what you can expect:
Hands-on STEAM Activities: Experience the thrill of building… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP 2023 Review
2023 was an eventful year for Arizona GEAR UP. Let’s look back and celebrate the work our school and project partners put in to… Read more
2023 Convening of Partners Recap
2023 Convening of Partners Recap
Thank you for joining us in Flagstaff, Arizona, for the Arizona GEAR UP 2023 Convening of Partners. Over two days, Arizona GEAR UP Partners from across the US and Canada gathered at the Northern Arizona University Campus to learn from one another and collaborate on future projects supporting Arizona’s students. Thank you all for your participation and support.
Night One
Night one of the Convening of… Read more