From workshops to wilderness
We educate and empower low-income Arizona high schoolers to enroll in and graduate from college.
STEP defies the odds
While only 9% of low-income students earn a college degree...
89% of STEP scholars are attending or have graduated college.
Our students are thriving at schools nationwide
Columbia University
Brown University
Duke University
Georgetown University
ASU Barrett Honors College
Bowdoin College
Pomona College
Smith College
Wellesley College
Colgate University
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
University of Notre Dame
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Arizona
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Unwavering Support of Students - DACA Repeal. STEP stands firm in our absolute commitment to support all students. https://t.co/eKWmeDW6YW -
New @bowdoin Polar Bear. Kathleen sent this pic with a run down of her first week. These kids are BUSY and rocking… https://t.co/jXcbcB1vpq
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Updates from campus are coming in! Another Smithie settling in at @smithcollege We are so proud of you, Karena!… https://t.co/mxw8meOorZ
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They made it to @smithcollege ! Settling in at orientation with a rock star admission director and friend of STEP,… https://t.co/mXrdcslq8f