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

Guide to Your Future Website - New Updates

This comprehensive website already has some exciting updates to share: 

• New section dedicated to “next steps” and the transition to education or training after high school graduation
• Available in English and Spanish at the start of the 2025-2026 school year
• Digital and print collateral will be available at the start of the 2025-2026 school year

Be sure to share this helpful resource widely with students and families!

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!

2025-2026 Lunch & Learn Series

Mark your calendars now for the virtual Lunch & Learn professional development series hosted by the Ask Benji team.

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. More information to come! 

If you are interested in serving as a presenter for a 20-minute roundtable discussion or a 50-minute breakout session, complete this Call for Proposals form by Friday, May 30.

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.

1:1 FAFSA Completion Workshop - East Mesa

Students and families needing assistance with FSA ID creation and/or FAFSA completion are invited to attend the upcoming FAFSA completion workshop on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center. Share this information and registration link with students and families widely!

Capital One Cafe FAFSA Workshops

AzCAN and Ask Benji, in partnership with the Capital One Cafe, will host in-person FAFSA completion workshops on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Please encourage your students and families to RSVP or walk-in for FAFSA support!

• June 14, 2025
• July 12, 2025

Additional Summer Regional FAFSA Completion Workshops

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

• College Depot

AzCAN FAFSA Resource Hub

Be sure to bookmark the AzCAN FAFSA Resource Hub, which is updated regularly to include all the above and any new resources to support 2025-2026 FSA ID creation and FAFSA completion.

For each high school graduating class, NCAN produces a report, Pell Dollars Left on the Table, as a powerful tool that can be used to advocate for programs and policies that boost FAFSA completion and, in turn, Pell Grant recipients across the country and in Arizona. Be sure to take a peek to get a picture of these important trends and the useful information!!

• Class of 2024
• Class of 2023

As the school year comes to a close, be sure to take a moment to reflect on the key stories and highlights around attainment and education advocacy efforts in Arizona!