Mission Statement
The Arizona Students' Association is an organization directed and funded by Arizona's public university students. ASA works to make sure that higher education in Arizona is affordable and accessible by advocating to elected officials and running issue campaigns to engage students.
ASA BLOG
US Senate stumbles on student loan interest rate
May 9, 2012
The US Senate failed to move a measure that would seek to keep the interest rate for student loans from doubling! We need to ensure that Senators Kyl and McCain know that students are watching and want them to stand strong for students and families by voting to save the interest rate from doubling. Click here now to write your email!
ASA is hiring an organizer in the Phoenix Area!
May 7, 2012
Help win real improvements in students’ lives! A non-profit student association seeks an organizer based in the Phoenix area. Applicants should have an activist background, strong verbal and written communication skills, and an interest in higher education and student issues.
ASA is hiring Field Managers!
Help win real improvements in students’ lives! ASA is seeking Field Managers in Maricopa, Pima, and Coconino County. This is an opportunity for passionate future leaders to gain real life, hands on experience in issue campaigns, strengthen their understanding of the political process. Field Managers will gain invaluable experience in political campaigning and voter outreach. They will be an integral part of the field team’s grassroots efforts to connect with voters and promote campaign visibility for the Quality Education and Jobs Initiative. Field Managers will be based in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Central Phoenix, but must be willing to travel around the state for campaign activities. Field Managers report directly to campus organizers. For the full announcement and how to apply click here! Fill out your information here and we will be in contact.
Students are about to make history!
Students are working on a grassroots initiative that will finally create a real state-based financial aid system in Arizona! This historic proposition will provide $300 million for higher education and scholarships!
ASA and students have been working toward an initiative like this for years and it’s finally here! This is a historic moment for ASA and students that was built on the work of generations of student leaders. Students have suffered for too long without a real form of state financial aid.
ASA joined a grassroots coalition of parents, students, and teachers to create the initiative that will provide stable funding for K-12 and higher education, and specifically scholarships for students. To learn more about how the initiative that will bring real solutions to K12, higher education, children’s healthcare, transportation, and public safety click here.
Join the movement to get this measure on the ballot – click here to get involved!
