Their focus is to provide training and long-term support for Arizona’s foster youth throughout high school while preparing them for a successful transition to higher education. The First Star - Arizona State University Academy provides intensive programming to ensure students have the necessary skills to complete high school, enroll and ultimately graduate college.
Services They Provide:
Educational Resources
College Preparation
Scholarship Resources
Employment Assistance
Job Training Programs
Services Offered
Career Exploration Methods
College/Career Readiness Workshops
Education/Career planning services (component of regular check-in with student)
FASFA/Scholarship Assistance
Parent/Guardian/Support System services that aim to enhance support of youth
Tutoring
Scholarship Assistance
Prep for ACT/SAT
Eligibility
High school students in foster care with open dependency case with Arizona’s Department of Child Safety or Tribal agency.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale and a good attendance record.
Participation in monthly workshops and two-week summer program.
Required Documents
Recent Transcript
Two recommendation letters
Cost of Services
No Cost
Times and Days Program Is Offered
9:00am - 3:00pm
One Saturday of each month (Saturday Academy)
9:00am - 12:00pm
One Saturday of each month (Community Service)
Location
1130 E University Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Languages Offered
English and Spanish
Contact
Paloma Delgado
Title: Program Manager
Email: pdelgad1@asu.edu
Marlene Ortega
Title: Coordinator Senior
Email: marlene.ortega@asu.edu
Website Link
First Star ASU - https://eoss.asu.edu/access/first-star-academy
Social Media Pages
Facebook: @FirstStarASU | Instagram: @firststarasu | Twitter: @FirstStarASU