The College Connect Tempe team is ready to help you with all of your college and career planning questions through one-on-one advising, interactive workshops and free resources.

Read on for timely events and updates or visit our website to learn more.

FAFSA Prep Steps Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 21
6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual
During this virtual workshop, high school seniors and parents/guardians will:
Get an overview of the FAFSA application on how to get started.
Learn about important college admission deadlines.
Find out how College Connect can assist throughout the whole process.

Register now

Weekly In-Person Labs
College Application Lab
Mondays between 2 and 5 p.m.
Tempe Public Library
Meet with College Connect advisors to get help with completing college applications, reviewing the senior timeline and answering questions regarding college admission.

Financial Aid Lab
Wednesdays between 2 and 5 p.m.
Tempe Public Library
Get help with questions on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applying for scholarships and learning about other forms of financial aid to pay for college.
Register in advance

College Connect Tempe Advising Support

Meet with an experienced College Connect Tempe advisor in-person or virtually and receive free one-on-one assistance with exploring options after high school, college exploration, applications, financial aid, scholarship searches, developing your resume and more.

*Students who attend a 1:1 advising appointment or a workshop are entered for a $1,000 College Connect Scholarship sponsored by the Ramsey Social Justice Foundation.

Make an appointment today!

Updates from our Partners
Tempe College Connect partners with schools, colleges and universities from across the state to bring you up-to-date information on enrollment deadlines, scholarships and more.
Tempe Union High School District

Arizona In-State College Night
Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
Mountain Pointe High School
Open to all Tempe Union students and families.

Join in-state universities and colleges to learn more about their admission process, programs, colleges, financial aid, scholarships, and more.
Register

Tri-University Events 2022

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are coming together to ensure students and families are well informed about the opportunities and resources available to attend college. They’ve developed a series of joint in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students and families to help prepare for their college search.
Learn more

Arizona State University
Sun Devil Days
ASU Sun Devil Day is a half-day event, where students get a feel for the ASU experience and learn about academic opportunities. Tour a campus, learn about degree programs and discover why it’s good to be a Sun Devil. These half-day events allow students to meet with representatives from academic colleges, Barrett, The Honors College and current ASU students, as well as tour campus to learn more about the ASU experience

Learn More

Mesa Community College

MCC 101
4 to 5 p.m.
Every other Thursday
Virtual
Prospective students and families are invited to join Mesa Community College recruiters each week to learn more about MCC and get their questions answered.

Register

College Fairs

In-Person Fair

National Association for College Admission Counseling
Greater Phoenix National College Fair
Sunday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
Virtual College Fairs Sunday, Sept. 11 Sunday, Oct 9 Sunday, Nov. 6 All events are 1 to 6 p.m. EDT. Sign up for free: nacacattend.org/fairs

Career & Job Support

Career Readiness Support
Arizona@Work Maricopa County Youth Services connects eligible youth ages 14-24 to a variety of job training and career services. There are free employment academies and resources for job searching, resume-writing, interviewing and more.

Learn more

Arizona@Work Maricopa County Tempe Job Fair

Thursday, Sept. 22
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Have experience? Or need training? Talk to our representatives about a future job. Job openings for customer service reps, tech support, general laborer, family support services, CNC operators, technicians, and more. No appointment needed to attend.

Useful Resources

Connect Arizona Free Wifi Map

The locations on this map represent free public WiFi hotspots at public libraries, schools, businesses and other sites. Some sites may offer indoor public access during business hours, others provide access in the parking lot only. Everyone using the sites – outside or inside – is encouraged to practice social distancing precautions, including staying in your vehicle or at least six feet from other users and wearing a mask if necessary.