Support Arizona Assurance
The University of Arizona, the leading research university in the American Southwest, is making the dream of a college education an affordable reality for Arizona residents. The Arizona Assurance Program provides Arizona’s low-income students with the chance to pursue the best educational opportunities the state has to offer.
Reasons To SUPPORT ARIZONA ASSURANCE
Give Arizona’s brightest low-income students the chance to pursue higher education at the University of Arizona.
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70% of AZA recipients are first generation college students
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2,500 AZA students have graduated since its inception in 2008
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82% of AZA students are students of color
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87% freshman retention rate
Improving Outcomes
Through connections to leadership, cultural and community involvement and first year transition programs, our Arizona Assurance students have higher retention rates than their peers.
A Diverse & High Potential Student Body
In November of 2018, University of Arizona rolled out a strategic plan that is distinctly student centered -“The Wildcat Journey: Driving student success for a rapidly changing world” is a lead pillar and AZA is critical to meeting our key goals in this area.
More than a Scholarship
Faculty and peer mentoring programs along with other enrichment programs like internships, leadership support and community involvement opportunities means AZA students are building a strong foundation for success.