Foster Youth Champions
Maricopa Community Colleges, in partnership with the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, has created the Bridging Success Initiative, which provides educational support for foster youth and youth aging out of foster care.
When you receive support through the Bridging Success Initiative, you will have access to the resources you need to make the transition to adulthood, including basic needs support, tutoring, academic counseling, career planning, skill development, and any additional support you may need.
We also have staff and faculty who have received training about the potential challenges a youth aging out of care may face. These staff and faculty are committed to advocating for your success. Look for this symbol on campus to find a foster youth advocate:
Our foster youth advocates can help you with:
- Health and Well-Being
- Employment
- Housing Resources
- Transportation
- Mentoring and Affiliation Opportunities
- Financing Your Education
- And more...
We are here to support you!
If you need help with your education or navigating campus life, we are here for you!
Ongoing Support
At EMCC, the Dean and Vice President of Student Affairs staff want to help you succeed. If you need support once you are on campus, you can contact them.
Email Bridging Success
Foster Youth Contacts
Admissions and Records
For questions about applications, transcripts, residency, and identity verification contact:
Email Enrollment Services
Academic Advisement
For information about degree, certificate, education planning, and transfer options contact:
Phone: 623-935-8888, Option 4
Student Business Services (SBS)
Questions about paying your tuition, and setting up a payment plan contact:
Phone: 623-935-8888, Option 2
Email Student Business Services
Counseling
Contact for information about stress management, succeeding in classes, career management, and emergency funds.
Phone: 623-935-8909
Email Counseling
Student Life
If you need information on how to find basic needs resources, including food, housing, transportation, wellness, and other important areas, visit our Support Services and Community Resources page.
Phone: 623-935-8807
Email Student Life
Faculty Support
Contact for questions about succeeding in classes, and assignment support.
Hannah Phipps-Yonas
Phone: 623-935-8738
Christina Vanpuymbroeck
Phone: 623-935-8472
Email Christina
Financial Aid
Schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting for FAFSA Assistance, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), or Scholarships here.
Phone: 480-731-8900
Career Services
Contact for information about career preparation, and resume writing support.
Phone: 623-935-874
Email Career Services
Computer Commons
Contact for help accessing your student account, or in need of a laptop.
Phone: 623-935-8150
Honors Program
Appointments are not required, but they are available. Please schedule by email.
Phone: 623- 935-8222
Disability Resources & Services
Meetings by appointment only. Call or email to schedule.
Phone 623-935-8863
Email Disability Resources & Services
Veteran Services
Veterans Services mission is to help active-duty military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities by connecting them to their VA education benefits and any support services necessary for their academic, professional, and personal success.
Phone: 623-935-8937