ACE is a scholarship program that gives eligible students the experience of taking college credit courses while still enrolled in high school. ACE empowers these high school students to achieve a higher education and success in life by learning the skills it takes to manage high school, attend college, and plan for a rewarding future.
First member of family to attend college.
Demonstrated financial need.
Under-represented population and/or English Language Learner.
Legacy qualification (family member was a past ACE participant). Environmental risk factors (will be considered on case by case basis, for example, student raised in foster care, teen parent, etc.
You will take computer, study skills, and career/personal development classes in the first year. The second year you will have another college skills course and one course of your choice each semester.
Although college costs are much higher, most ACE Program students pay approximately $25 per semester. The remaining costs of tuition are paid through a scholarship. The scholarship may or may not cover the cost of text books.
Is the sky blue? These are real college courses and that means a college work load. However, it is not more than a good student can accomplish with a reasonable effort.
As with anything else, you will have fun in proportion to the enthusiasm you put into it. The ACE Program is designed to help you succeed. Success is fun for everyone!
I personally have always loved NAU before seeing their campus today. Being on campus for the first time actually confirmed my desire to attend NAU. Their small classes and hands on labs are awesome! Also their campus is super beautiful! They are a college that truly cares about their students' education.
"Don't forget to update ACE if you have a new e-mail, cell phone or if you move. We want to keep you in the ACE loop"
Paradise Valley Community College | 18401 N. 32nd Street | Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 602.787.6500
