Arizona Board of Regents AZ Earn To Learn Eileen I. Klein Presenter: President February 12, 2014 Date:
Arizona: Students In Need • 61% of undergraduates have financial need • Pell-eligible population has doubled in 5 years • Minimal state-based financial aid program
AZ Earn to Learn Steps Personal 1 on 1 College Build $4,000 Finance Financial Readiness Savings Towards Training Coaching Training Skills College “My daughter is very motivated to go to college and pursue her education. This program would allow us to help her make her dream a reality.” – Current AZEL Saver's Parent
Inaugural Cohort: Fall 2013 “AZEL doesn't only benefit the student's in their education, but it’s (also) a great way to learn how to budget and grow as an individual adult.” – Current AZEL Saver $280,000 in scholarships : $35,000 in student savings >75% >65% >70% Students of Females First Generation Color
Changing Lives • Transformative effect on students and families • Increasing educated population • Aligned with nation’s founding principles of saving and access to education
Contact Information Eileen Klein Arizona Board of Regents 602-229-2505 Eileen.klein@azregents.edu Azregents.edu Kate Hoffman AZ Earn to Learn 520-260-7379 Kate@livethesolution.org Azearntolearn.org
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