Regional College Access Center

• Admissions
  • Applications and tests
    • How to fill out a college application
    • Understanding admissions requirements
    • The SAT, ACT and other tests
  • A+ Essays
    • About application essays
    • What to write about
    • How to organize your essay
    • Essay tips from around the web
• Money
  • College costs
    • How much college costs
    • Why college is worth it
  • Financial aid
    • Federal student aid and the FAFSA
    • Scholarships
    • Loans
    • Jobs and internships
    • Financial aid from AZ schools
    • Other AZ financial aid
    • Immigration status and financial aid
  • Lists of scholarships for...
    • Latino/Hispanic students
    • African American/black students
    • Asian American students
    • Native American students
    • Women
    • Adult students
    • Students with disabilities
    • Non-citizens
    • Additional student-specific scholarships
• Campus life
  • Planning and moving
    • What to pack
    • Arriving on campus
  • Succeeding at college
    • Attending classes
    • Personal finance tips
    • Time management
    • Academic & Study Tips
    • Health & Safety in College
    • Why Go to College?
• Events
• About Us
  • About the RCAC
    • Our sponsors
  • Frequently asked questions about...
    • Preparing for college
    • Paying for college
    • Graduating from college
    • Career planning

Resources for...

• Current high school students
• Specific student groups:
  -- choose your group -- Latino/Hispanic students Native American students Black/African American students Asian American students Women students Adult students Students with disabilities Non-citizen or undocumented students
• Parents and guardians
• Teachers and counselors
• Arizona residents

The Regional College Access Center helps students prepare for, apply to, and succeed in college. We serve students, families and educators in Tucson and Pima County.

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Quick links

Need more scholarship info? Need some advice on an essay you've written? Go to scholarshipjunkies.com for help finding scholarships. They'll read your essays, give you feedback and work with you through the entire process!

Scholarship Deadlines for May and June! Click on this link for scholarship info and upcoming deadlines. There is also information on scholarships for Arizona residents.

Check out the documentary film, First Generation. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. Watch the trailer below.

Visit the site: firstgenerationfilm.com

Find a scholarship!
There are scholarships and resources for students, families and educators at ScholarshipsA-Z. Their goal is to make higher education accessible to all, regardless of immigration status.

Get homework help!
The Pima County Public Library offers free tutoring in person, online and even over the phone!

Job training, skills development and education! Check out JobPath! They recruit and sponsor adults in education and training programs which allow participants to significantly increase their income and help address the skilled workforce shortages in Tucson and Pima County.

Use one application to apply to multiple colleges at commonapp.org. The Common Application for undergraduate college admission.

Find your dream college!
Create a College Greenlight account and enter some basic information (like your school, grades, standardized test scores and activities) to find the best college for you, academically and socially!

QuestBridge links exceptional, low income students with colleges, scholarship providers, enrichment programs employers, and organizations seeking students who have excelled despite obstacles! Check out their website: questbridge.org

Discover careers that fit your talents!
Check out the "Interest Profiler" and "Occupation Sorter" from the Arizona Career Information Service.

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