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Community college students in the Arizona teachers academy can now receive scholarships covering tuition and fees for up to 4 academic years or 8 semesters, up from 2 years or 4 semesters.
Official title: teachers academy; community college students
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeCommunity college students in the Arizona teachers academy could receive a scholarship up to the actual cost of tuition and fees for a maximum of 2 academic years or 4 semesters.
NowCommunity college students in the academy can receive a scholarship up to the actual cost of tuition and fees for a maximum of 4 academic years or 8 semesters.
Who it affects
- Community college students enrolled in the Arizona teachers academy
- Community colleges in Arizona
- Arizona Board of Regents
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- How much additional money, if any, will be provided to the Arizona teachers academy fund to cover the longer scholarships
- Whether the change applies to community college students already enrolled in the academy or only to new students
- Whether community colleges offer programs that would use all 4 years of scholarship eligibility
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.