Arizona’s universities are intensifying efforts to help students complete their degrees through tailored initiatives designed to strengthen existing support systems.Each program focuses on re-engaging students who are close to graduation but have stopped short of earning their diplomas.

Arizona State University: Project Finish Now and Personalized Coaching

Arizona State University (ASU) is leveraging the success of its Project Finish Now and Project Start Back campaigns to create a pilot program focused on workforce alignment and personalized support. The university is reaching out to students who were previously within two semesters of graduating, emphasizing the value of degree completion and offering targeted scholarship support for those who re-enroll.

Northern Arizona university: Expanding Jacks on Track with Financial Incentives

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is building upon its Jacks on Track program, which has a proven track record of assisting returning adult learners. The pilot program introduces a guaranteed $500 financial incentive for a select group of students, coupled with personalized coaching and academic support. This approach is designed to assess the role of upfront financial aid in improving persistence and degree completion rates.

University of Arizona: Back2UA and Centralized Re-Engagement

The university of Arizona (UA) is launching its first centralized re-engagement pilot, drawing on the lessons learned from its Back2UA program.The pilot targets former students who left in good standing and are eligible to return via Arizona Online. In addition to waiving application fees,the university will provide individualized academic and financial support,with a particular focus on underrepresented and first-generation students.