Public 2 Year Colleges (AZ)

Below are links to the community colleges in Arizona, with Pima Community College being our local one.  Many of these colleges have specialty programs so check out their websites and see what's out there! 

Tucson and Southern Arizona:

Pima Community College - see below for more information on Pima College

Central Arizona College

Cochise College

Tohono O'odham Community College

Phoenix Metro Area:  Maricopa Community Colleges

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College

Gateway Community College

Glendale Community College

Mesa Community College

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix College

Rio Salado College

Scottsdale Community College

South Mountain Community College

 Flagstaff and Northern Arizona:

Coconino Community College

Diné College

Yavapai College

 Eastern Arizona:

Eastern Arizona College

Northland Pioneer College

 Western Arizona:

Arizona Western College

Mohave Community College

Pima Community College:

Scholarships Open Now!

Each year Pima Community College offers institutional scholarships. Below are brief summaries of the scholarships currently being offered by PCC for the 2020-2021 academic year. For the complete list of scholarship eligibility criteria and how to maintain eligibility please visit each scholarship application.  

Pima Merit Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/2020

Awarded to Pima County residents, (as established by Pima Community College Admissions through verification of lawful presence) that have recently graduated from a Pima County high school, or have completed their GED, between 7/1/2019 and 6/30/2020.

Eligible applicants:

• Must have graduated with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 GPA or higher, or completed their GED with an average test score of 165 or higher.
• Students must demonstrate on their application that they have experience with leadership and/or community service.
• You must be a resident of Pima County and have not already received a tuition waiver or similar form of aid. Students must be enrolled at PCC for the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.

Scholarship Covers:

• Two consecutive academic years, up to 64 credits (In-state tuition, technology and student services fee only)
• Fall/Spring semesters; consideration may be made for Summer session A only courses
• Up to 16 credits of In-State General Tuition & Fees (Course Fees and Books not covered) per semester; considerations will be made on a case-by-case basis for those electing to enroll in more credits.
• Scholarship is non-refundable, and cannot be transferred to another institution.

How To Apply For Pima Merit Scholarship?

The scholarship application is accessible through your MyPima account at mypima.pima.edu. Select the “Students” tab after login, “Register and Pay,” then “Apply now for PCC Scholarships.”

Chancellor’s Service (Freshman) Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/2020

Awarded to new and returning PCC students who have earned less than 32 credits, are Pima county residents, (as established by Pima College Admissions through verification of lawful presence), and have achieved success both academically and civically.

Applicants Must:

• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher or average GED test score of 150 at their most recently attended school
• Submit documentation of already completed community service/volunteer work (within the past 2 years).
• A 500-word essay is required where the student will explain:

o   What is their educational plan while at Pima Community College? What is their declared program of study? Why they chose this program and when do they anticipate graduating from Pima Community College?

Scholarship is awarded for one academic year (fall, spring and summer) or a maximum of 32 credits, whichever is completed first. This scholarship covers the price of up to 16 credits of general in-state tuition per semester, including the associated student services fees and technology fees. Books, course fees and differential tuition are not covered. These funds are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another institution.

How To Apply For Chancellor’s Service (Freshman) Scholarship?

The scholarship application is accessible through your MyPima account at mypima.pima.edu. Select the “Students” tab after login, “Register and Pay,” then “Apply now for PCC Scholarships.”