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History Accordion Open
The Start of Northern Arizona College Resource Program
In 2008, Arizona GEAR UP and Northern Arizona University’s Educational Support Services created the Northern Arizona College Resource Center (NACRC) in partnership with the Flagstaff Family YMCA. Arizona GEAR UP funded the launch, and a community advisory committee was formed.
In 2011, the Helios Foundation provided a $104,500 grant to fund the NACRC for three years, supporting staff expansion and program growth.
In 2015, the NACRC partnered with Helios Education Foundation, Arizona College Access Network, College Success Arizona, and the Metropolitan Education Commission on the Helios College Knowing & Going Initiative. The Helios funded grant has allowed the NACRC to hire a full-time Program Coordinator and extend its reach throughout Northern Arizona and Phoenix.
Goals Accordion Closed
NACRC Goals
Provide information in an accessible, friendly, and centralized location to students, parents/guardians, advisors, and other youth-serving providers regarding:
- Appropriate preparation to be eligible for post-secondary education
- Applying for admission, and
- Seeking and applying for financial support
Provide technical assistance to students and their parents who are preparing to apply or are in the midst of applying for admission and financial support to attend two and four-year colleges and universities.
Advise students and their parents/guardians on how to identify and access opportunities for higher education and financial support to pursue post-secondary education.
