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January 13, 2021

By: Rich Nickel Last Wednesday our country experienced what many consider to be one of the most damaging and dangerous events in our history. At...

Statement on U.S. Capitol Attack from College Success Arizona President and CEO Rich Nickel

November 20, 2020

By: Porsche Fellers In March, my boyfriend and I were meeting my family in California for spring break. It was the first vacation I had...

COVID-19 As a Student and Healthcare Worker

November 6, 2020

By Dr. Richard Daniel Looking back on the educational upheaval caused by the pandemic – and ahead to an uncertain future for schools, colleges, and...

Educational Opportunity Opened the Doors to My Future. We Must Champion Equity So That All Students Have the Chance to Thrive.

October 23, 2020

By: Carmen De Alba Cardenas Homework, deadlines, jobs, internships, family responsibilities, extracurricular activities and a pandemic. Coronavirus (COVID-19) became another obstacle college students had to...

COVID-19 disregarded and targeted the college student population.

October 16, 2020

This month College Success Arizona (CSA) was recognized by Arizona State University (ASU) for our outstanding contributions to the Hispanic and Latinx community in Arizona....

College Success Arizona recognized by ASU for its work in the Hispanic, Latinx community

October 5, 2020

Today, College Success Arizona released its newest issue brief, “Educational Equity and Opportunity Gaps: The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Increased the Need To Strengthen Supports for...

The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Increased the Need To Strengthen Supports for Arizona Students

October 1, 2020

By: AzCAN One of the greatest tools in reducing the financial barriers to accessing postsecondary education is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),...

The FAFSA Opens Today

September 23, 2020

A strong education system—one that extends from early learning through postsecondary attainment and enables all students to have opportunities to thrive and pursue their dreams—is...

Statement of Support: Proposition 208 (“Invest in Ed”)

September 22, 2020

By: Robin Martinez, Jr. When I stepped off Arizona State University’s (ASU) campus in mid-March I had no idea it would be the start of...

Coping with Coronavirus: The Perspective of a Student in Quarantine

September 9, 2020

Support for Students to Continue Through Advising and Capacity Building of Supporting Organizations PHOENIX, Az – September 9, 2020 – College Success Arizona and Helios...

$500,000 Distributed to College Students During Pandemic through Arizona Postsecondary Student Resiliency Fund

August 20, 2020

By Rich Nickel and Dr. Richard Daniel For thousands of students in Arizona, the pandemic has reshaped their college experience, and for many, jeopardized their...

Our Parent Survey Shows Educational Gaps Are Widening as a Result of the Pandemic

June 29, 2020

More than $300,000 distributed to college students across Arizona to continue education during pandemic Phoenix, Az. — Since the launch of the Arizona Postsecondary Student...

PRESS RELEASE: Helios Education Foundation, College Success Arizona Distribute Emergency Relief Funds to Over 700 College Students

June 26, 2020

Last week, the Supreme Court prevented the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program through executive action. At College Success Arizona, we...

Supporting Dreamers in Arizona

June 3, 2020

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” By: Rich Nickel Half of a century...

Together, We Must Work to End Systemic Inequality

April 23, 2020

CONTACT: Rebecca Lindgren, 602.828.7061 Maura Keaney, 415.250.1875 [PHOENIX, April 23, 2020] –Today, Helios Education Foundation and College Success Arizona launched the Arizona Postsecondary Student Resiliency...

PRESS RELEASE: Helios Education Foundation and College Success Arizona Launch Arizona Postsecondary Student Resiliency Fund

April 7, 2020

“As a first-generation college student, I can say that it is very important to find support within your community and more than anything find a...

College Success Arizona Joins Nationwide Effort to Recognize Impact of National Service

March 17, 2020

By Rich Nickel The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced institutions of higher education to make difficult decisions about the remainder of the...

In Response to the Coronavirus, Colleges Must Balance Safety and Equity

March 5, 2020

By Dr. Richard Daniel Here at College Success Arizona, there is one big question that we return to, in some form, every day: how can...

Educational Equity and College Access are Key to Increasing Attainment

February 20, 2020

By: Rich Nickel Access to reliable financial aid is a crucial aspect in making college accessible and affordable to students. This is important if Arizona...

Focusing on the students: Creating impactful Promise Programs

February 7, 2020

By: Rich Nickel Arizona must continue to find innovative and sustainable ways to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and support college...