Yuma Educational Success

Your pathway to a bachelor’s degree just got easier!

 Yuma Union High School District has partnered with Arizona Western College (AWC) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) to support high school students in earning their bachelor’s degree. With the Yuma Educational Success (YES) program, you’ll be supported every step of the way and graduate ready to start your career.

 We’re here to help you realize your career aspirations

• Professional mentoring and academic planning
• Life skills workshops and social activities
• Academic support built upon individual needs
• Comprehensive academic advising across educational institutions
• Financial planning, resources, and assistance to enable college completion
• Career development and planning services
• Transitional and career mentorship
• Internships, study abroad, research, and ePortfolio creation
• Bridge to Success experience—a two-week summer bridge program
• Family engagement opportunities

You may also be eligible to participate in:

• Paid internship opportunities for two academic years
• Presenting their research at a professional conference
• Study abroad

In order to qualify for program participation, you must meet the following criteria:

• Full-Time AWC Student
• Complete a FAFSA application
• Graduate of Yuma Union High School District
• Intend to transfer to Northern Arizona University

If you are interested in learning more about the YES Program or have questions, please contact our team at: YES2Success@nau.edu

A Helios Foundation Initiative

Helios Education Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education. Helios invests its leadership, expertise, and resources to advance the academic preparedness of students across the education continuum, from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary, as well as in fostering a college-going culture for all Arizona and Florida students. www.helios.org