College Connect Tempe

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Few things are more important-or more overwhelming-than navigating the process of college and post-secondary education opportunities. Tempe's College Connect program makes it easy, with FREE resources that provide everything you need to build an achievable plan that works for you. Services include a workshop series, one-on-one advising, and access to college experts from schools across the state. Get answers about school options, career paths, financial aid, class choice and so much more.

"This program is amazing and I am so glad I was able to utilize it since the beginning of the senior year! Everyone I've met has been super helpful."
-Student Participant

"This program has actually been a huge help and I'm really glad I have had this opportunity. It gives me better resources and the help I need. Plus, it's much easier to manage and communicate when it gives virtual and in-person, as well as different peers at different times of each day."
-Student Participant

About Us

Mission:

Inspire and enable students and community members to pursue post-secondary opportunities by providing free access to resources, financial guidance and support.

Purpose:

College Connect Tempe is a community collaboration designed to increase access to post-secondary opportunities for Tempe's youth.

Vice-Mayor Robin Arredondo-Savage and a group of partners from the education and nonprofit community designed College Connect to convey “the belief that anyone who wants to can go to college, and to provide the resources and tools.” College Connect takes shape as a free workshop series for students and parents, keyed to well-timed preparatory steps leading to successful college entry. College Connect provides one-on-one guidance and workshops on a variety of topics including: