Getting Ahead - Access to Higher Education and Degrees

Students could get degree without ever leaving town -

http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2012/may/01/students-could-get-degree-without-ever-leaving-tow/

The Payson Roundup / Students could get degree without ever leaving town Students at Gila Community College can soon take advantage of a new program to earn a four-year degree without leaving Payson.

Summer internships: benefits beyond college - see why below:

http://northernarizonanews.com/blog/2012/04/30/summer-internships-benefits-beyond-college/

Summer internships: benefits beyond college Whether it's playing at the beach, riding roller coasters, attending concerts, or relaxing on vacation, summer break presents students with countless opportunities to have fun. As the stressful school year comes to a close, excitement for summer begins. However, many students will be trying to furth...

Congrats to two Mohave Community College students - they've been chosen on All Arizona Academic Team!!

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2012/04/19/news/local/doc4f8fc99124ac0553512396.txt

Mohave Daily News > Archives > News > Local > Two MCC students chosenon All Arizona Academic Team

Report: Pima Community College boosts economy by $877 million annually


http://www.TucsonNewsNow.com/story/17521825/report-pcc-boosts-economy-by-877-million-annually

Report: PCC boosts economy by $877 million annually The education that Pima Community College students have received over the past 30 years translates into $887.3 million in increased earnings by Pima County residents and businesses each year, accordin

Four students from Arizona Western College were recognized for their TOP math scores:

http://www.yumasun.com/news/place-78329-awc-students.html

AWC students recognized for top math scores

ASU seeks businesses for Spirit of Enterprise awards - see more below:

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/04/10/asu-seeks-businesses-for-spirit-of.html

ASU seeks businesses for Spirit of Enterprise awards - Phoenix Business Journal Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business has opened nominations...

News Update: Maricopa Community Colleges & The University of Arizona sign new transfer agreement - http://www.pvpride.blog.pvc.maricopa.edu/2012/03/19/9795/

MCCCD/UA sign new transfer agreement March 28

College Planning Tip: How to avoid digging a deep debt hole...


http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2012/03/02/20120302debt-hole-wiles.html

How to avoid digging a deep debt hole How to avoid digging a deep debt hole, Parents can utilize many tax and investment tools to help their kids pay for college, but they should be careful not to imperil their own finances by overextending themselves.

News Update: Getting AHEAD project helps students graduate faster, save money via ASU State Press

http://www.statepress.com/2012/03/13/getting-ahead-project-helps-students-graduate-faster-save-money/

http://www.statepress.com/2012/03/13/getting-ahead-project-helps-students-graduate-faster-save-money

Access to Higher Education Increases: Eastern Arizona College and ASU kickoff partnership that highlights an evolved approach to baccalaureate degrees...see more below:

http://www.eacourier.com/news/eac-asu-partners/article_40a52a6e-6b38-11e1-b4cc-0019bb2963f4.html

EAC & ASU: partners The college and university partnership kickoff highlighted an evolved approach to baccalaureate degrees at the Eastern Arizona College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday, March 6.

"The Growing Skills Gap - Can Arizona Compete?" - see what Getting AHEAD and others are doing to close this gap in the latest InBusiness Magazine:

http://bit.ly/wBZAeA

In Business Magazine - March 2012 In Business Magazine covers a wide-range of topics focusing on the Phoenix business scene, and is aimed at high-level corporate executives and business owners.

Central Arizona College & UA will ink transfer partnership Feb. 24 - see more below:

Central Arizona College, University of Arizona will ink transfer partnership Feb. 24 Students attending Central Arizona College will seamlessly transfer to the University of Arizona to complete their bachelor’s degrees in a variety of...