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.

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Reasons To SUPPORT ARIZONA ASSURANCE

Give Arizona’s brightest low-income students the chance to pursue higher education at the University of Arizona.

70% of AZA recipients are first generation college students
2,500 AZA students have graduated since its inception in 2008
82% of AZA students are students of color
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.

CHARLINDA HAUDLEY, M.ED, Arizona Assurance Scholar

"Coming from the Navajo Nation, the program
helped me be academically successful, boosted
my self-confidence, and connected me with
other people of color on campus, which
made me feel like I belonged at the UA.."

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