Register for 2025-2026 courses here. Do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Jennifer Murphy (jmurphy@educationforwardarizona.org) if you have any questions!

Limited Time Dual Enrollment Certification Opportunity

Are you an educator who needs one or two additional classes to get dual enrollment certified? Enroll in one or more of the select courses offered by June 16, get certified, and receive a one-time $2,500 payment!

Mark Your Calendars - Fall 2025 Snack Pack Seniors

Join ABOR, ADE, and AzCAN staff for bite-sized professional development during the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. Tune in virtually to learn about impactful updates on the latest tools, resources, data, and more - all designed to support your CCR efforts! Register below for the option that best works with your schedule:

Option 1: September 17, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Option 2: October 22, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Sign Up Now for the Arizona College-Going Initiatives!

The Arizona Board of Regents is excited to announce that sign-ups are now open for its college-going initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year. Arizona high schools are invited to join three impactful programs designed to help seniors apply to college, complete the FAFSA, and celebrate their postsecondary decisions:

• Arizona College Application Campaign
• Arizona FAFSA Challenge
• Arizona Decision Day

By registering, your school will empower students on their path to higher education and receive a FREE toolkit (stickers, swag, and digital resources) for all three programs. The toolkits are first-come, first-served and will be mailed directly to schools starting August 4. Participating schools also receive ABOR’s monthly college-going newsletter with tips and resources.



Sign up now to support next year’s graduating seniors and join schools statewide in building Arizona’s future!

Save the Date - 2025 FAFSA and CCR Symposium

Mark your calendars to join in on a day of empowerment and education tailored for high school counselors, CCR specialists, and college access professionals on Friday, September 12 at the Memorial Union on the ASU Tempe campus. Breakout sessions and roundtable discussions offer rich, targeted content that addresses a wide range of needs and interests related to effectively supporting Arizona students on their college and career readiness journey. More information to come!

Mark Your Calendars - The Southwest Middle Grades Summit

The Arizona Association for Middle Level Education in partnership with the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is hosting the Southwest Middle Grades Summit on Saturday, September 20, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn more and register here.

2026-2027 FAFSA Form Enhancements

FSA has shared some extremely exciting enhancements to the 2026-2027 FAFSA form, scheduled to open by October 1, 2025:

Instant FSA ID verification

• Anyone with an SSN who creates a StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) will be instantly verified with the SSA - no more 1 to 3 day wait. This allows students and contributors to create an FSA ID and complete the FAFSA in the same session, with immediate access to IRS tax info, if eligible. 

Easier contributor invitation process

• Students will no longer need to know their parent’s SSN or DOB to invite them to the FAFSA - they will now use a generated FSA invitation code to allow contributors into the form. More details to come.

Additional Summer Regional FAFSA Completion Workshops

Be sure to share this information widely with students and families!

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What to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Potential Impacts to Pell Grant

The House Committee on Education & the Workforce’s reconciliation proposal, includes a concerning change to the maximum Pell Grant in addition to sweeping changes to many other aspects of higher education financing. To better understand these potential changes and how this could impact Arizona students and institutions, read more here.

GEAR UP, TRIO, and Head Start: Federal Education Programs Serving Arizona Students and Families

Proposed cuts from the federal government for fiscal year 2026 have drawn attention to three long-standing federal programs: GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), TRIO, and Head Start. These programs have long been important in supporting low-income, first-generation, and rural students, particularly in states like Arizona, where underinvestment in education has led to outcomes below national averages. This Education Explainer explores the history of these programs, their impact on Arizona families, especially those in rural communities, and the potential implications of reducing or eliminating funding.