AZ FAF$A Challenge
March 2020
Goal Progress
AZ FAF$A Challenge Update
Due to the current statewide school closures, the Arizona FAF$A Challenge competition for the Highest FAFSA Completion Rate and the Most Improved FAFSA Completion Rate has been extended until May 1st. The winners of the challenges will be announced and awarded in mid-May.
All seniors are highly encouraged to complete a FAFSA to assist with funding for their postsecondary education. The FAFSA can be completed by computer or mobile phone. Mobile device users will need to download the myStudentAid app before starting the FAFSA.
As a friendly reminder, the AZ FAF$A Challenge website has a FAFSA toolkit that provides a number of FAFSA resources for students, counselors and parents.
Additional FAFSA Resources:
Benji, the FAFSA Chatbot - Students can text their FAFSA questions 24/7 to 602-786-8171, AskBenji.org.
College Depot can assist students virtually with their FAFSA, college applications, and scholarships by phone or email. Appointments are available over the phone or via online conferencing like Zoom/Skype. Call (602)261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov to set up a virtual appointment.
The Northern Arizona College Resource Center (NACRC) is accepting virtual appointments. They have advisors on hand ready to work with students and families individually through email, Zoom, or phone. Anyone needing assistance can reach them by phone at 928-523-1803, as well as via email through nacrc@nau.edu.
Regional College Access Center in Tucson, AZ is accepting virtual
appointments by calling 520-670-0055 or booking online at www.metedu.org/rcac- Be A Leader Foundation is offering virtual appointments to assist students with their FAFSA, college applications, next steps, and college enrollment.
Click on the following link to complete the web form and schedule an appointment:
https://bit.ly/college-going-support
For any additional questions email them at: support@bealeaderfoundation.org
- AzCAN is offering virtual professional development to help college access professionals stay up to date on their post-secondary access skills https://buff.ly/32gjpkl
As a state, we are all here to provide support!
Scholarship Opportunity!
The ACPE is excited to announce its fourth annual C2GA marketing suite scholarship contest! This contest is a fun and creative scholarship opportunity for students who enjoy graphic design and marketing strategies. Competing students will create a marketing suite for the College Goal FAF$A and College Application Campaign materials. The winner will be selected through an online voting system and will receive a $500 scholarship!
The contest is open NOW and all submissions must be received by 8 PM on April 27. The online voting will be from May 4th - May 13th and winner and their school will be announced on May15th.
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Contact Us
Email: azcpe2@gmail.com
Website: FAFSAChallenge.az.gov
Location: 2020 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-542-7230
Facebook: facebook.com/collegegoalaz
Twitter: @collegegoalaz