First Star ASU Academy Student Application

 

We are delighted to invite you to apply to the First Star Arizona State University Academy.

To the student applying:
Thank you for taking the time to submit your confidential application. The Academy is a free, comprehensive, college access program designed to provide system-impacted students—including youth who have experienced foster care, have an incarcerated parent(s), or are served under McKinney-Vento—with academic support, encouragement, and enrichment to assist you on your college readiness journey.

Scholars engage in a variety of active learning opportunities including academic support, social and cultural activities, field trips, service learning, and recreational experiences. In addition to a summer immersion program, students and their caregivers receive individual support during the academic year through monthly Saturday Academies, education advocacy, and caregiver workshops.

Steps to apply and eligibility:

Students are eligible if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Impacted by foster care (current or former involvement with the Arizona Department of Child Safety or Tribal Agency)
  • Have a parent or guardian who is incarcerated
  • Served under the McKinney-Vento Act

Additional requirements:

  • Able to participate in the summer residential component at the university and monthly Saturday sessions
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and good attendance during the current and previous school year (If GPA is not met, an academic plan will be developed with the scholar)
  • Demonstrate maturity and potential to thrive in a college-prep environment

Application checklist:

  • Submit a complete application 
  • Have two adults complete the Adult Recommendation portion of the application
  • Submit your most recent transcript, attendance record, and discipline log from your current school to the attachments portion of this application or email them to [email protected]
  • Complete an interview via phone call or Zoom with First Star ASU staff

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

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Are you a Justice Involved youth?:
Please be advised that answering this question with a “yes” does not immediately lead to disqualification from the program. You will be asked to explain the circumstances in your interview.
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Are you receiving special education services
If yes, please submit most recent Individualized Education Plan.
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