PHOENIX COLLEGE

The Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona, is the cornerstone college of the Maricopa Community Colleges. The school offers a wide variety of transfer degrees and certificate programs to a diverse student body, which represents more than 100 different countries. The college is proud of its multicultural diversity. The student body alone speaks more than 50 different languages. To honor this commitment, the college is officially designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The Office of Student ... Life and Leadership ensures that a wide breadth of clubs, events and service opportunities are available to serve the culturally, socially, recreationally and intellectually diverse needs of students. Programs like Students Taking Active Roles, Student Leadership Council and Emerging Leaders coordinate community service projects, while a variety of personal interest clubs are available to join. The school offers extensive academics, which include more than 200 transfer degrees and certification programs. It is home to its own unique degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies, for students interested in learning more about the local heritage. Other degree options include: * Architectural Technologies * Forensic Technology * General Business * Digital Animation The admissions policy of the school is open, although students interested in applying must be at least 18 years of age and have earned either a high school diploma or GED. Students who file a FAFSA will be considered for financial aid through Pell grants, scholarships, Phoenix College grants and student loans. Tuition differs among students who are Maricopa County residents, out-of-county Arizona residents and out-of-state residents.More