Tempe Union board adopts resolution to boost FAFSA completion, citing Arizona participation gaps

The Tempe Union High School District Governing Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting increased awareness and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The resolution cited Arizona’s low statewide FAFSA completion ranking and the amount of unclaimed federal aid, endorsed partnership opportunities such as Arizona Promise and local FAFSA campaigns, and directed the acting superintendent to send the resolution to district staff within 72 hours of adoption.

During discussion trustees noted coordination with Tempe Elementary and the City of Tempe on similar initiatives and emphasized outreach strategies to improve college access for low‑income students. The chair read the resolution into the record and the board voted 5-0 to adopt item J1.

Ending: The board directed administration to act on the resolution’s outreach measures and to coordinate with local partners; no funding changes were approved at this meeting.