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Workshops held in conjunction with Financial Aid Month at AWC

Parker, AZ (October 1, 2019) – October is Financial Aid Month at Arizona Western College La Paz campuses.

Students in La Paz County will have the opportunity to attend Financial Aid Workshops to learn about what funding sources are available to them. Staff will assist participants in preparing for the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters by helping them complete the financial aid process and fill out the 2020/2021 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

AWC faculty share expertise across the USA and around the world

Some employees had written works published, others were recognized with awards

Yuma, AZ (September 26, 2019) – Several Arizona Western College faculty and staff members attended and presented at a variety of conferences over the spring and summer semesters this year. Employees were also recognized for their written published works and were honored with awards as well.

AWC Theater to present “Just Like Us”

Production based on book about four Mexican girls coming of age in America

Yuma, AZ (September 26, 2019) – In October, Arizona Western College Theater will present a piece that will resonate with audiences.

AWC to participate in Yuma Community Job & Education Fair

Yuma, AZ (September 25, 2019) – Several workforce development agencies will be hosting a Yuma Community Job & Education Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Community members are invited to come out and learn about what employment opportunities and resources are available locally.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Dr.

Juniors and seniors invited to go Off to College

Yuma, AZ (September 24, 2019) – Arizona Western College is holding an Off to College event for upperclassmen in Talent Search and Upward Bound programs on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., juniors and seniors will be preparing for college by learning about financial aid and how to find scholarships. The event will take place in the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.

Students and donors to be recognized during Celebration of Scholars

Yuma, AZ (September 17, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Foundation will hold their Celebration of Scholars event on Thursday, September 19, 2019, to honor scholarship recipients and donors.

The annual appreciation banquet is held to recognize the academic achievements of scholarship recipients and the generosity of donors who have made those opportunities possible. During the 2018-2019 academic year, the AWC Foundation granted almost $350,000 in scholarship awards and program support.  

Arizona Western College Promises High School Grads Zero Expenses to Complete Degree

Yuma Promise is last-dollar refund for full-time completers

Yuma, AZ (September 16, 2019) – Class of 2020 high school students who want to complete an associate’s degree at AWC and transfer to a state university partner here in Yuma can have 100% of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees reimbursed, pending full-time enrollment and successful completion within 5 semesters.

Historic Announcement Regarding Expanded Opportunities for Yuma-Area Students

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You’ll be excited, we promise!

WHEN:           Monday, September 16, 2019
                       11:00 am

WHERE:          Arizona Western College Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E
                        Schoening Conference Center, first floor of the College Community Center (3C)

AWC offering full tuition reimbursement through La Paz Promise

La Paz County high school graduates eligible for program upon completion of associate degree

Parker, AZ (September 3, 2019) – Arizona Western College has made a big commitment to the residents of La Paz County.

Starting with the class of 2019, high school graduates who enroll at AWC as full-time students and complete their associate degree within five consecutive semesters can be reimbursed for the entire cost of tuition and program fees as part of the new La Paz Promise.