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The College Program

The College Program is an educational partnership providing direct services to incarcerated women.

The College Program


Our purpose

Our primary purpose is to assist incarcerated women in earning college credits, certificates and associate degrees. We seek to reawaken and nurture incarcerated women’s hope and determination by providing substantial, engaging opportunities for educational advancement. We believe in our students as human beings and we believe in the transformative power of education.

Our impact

Hundreds of imprisoned women have benefited from the opportunity to achieve life-changing success through The College Program's wide array of services. Currently 63 students are enrolled in 136 courses, and 10 students completed certificates in Spring 2023.

Three associate's degrees and six certificates are available through distance-learning.

Associate's degrees include:

  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in General Studies
  • Associate of Applied Science

Certificates include:

  • Arizona General Education Curriculum (Liberal Arts)
  • Small Business Management
  • Quality Customer Service
  • Sustainable Foods
  • Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Levels I and II

Learn more about our impact

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Awards and Recognitions

United States Attorney General Citizen Volunteer Service Award

Hon Kachina Volunteer Award – Arizona

Volunteer Organization of the Year – Federal Prison Camp – Phoenix

Volunteer of the Year - Federal Prison Camp – Phoenix (numerous awards)

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Testimonials

Students who have participated in The College Program say the program has equipped them to achieve a productive and successful future. Learn more about our lasting impact and the transformative power of education.

Read student stories

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Contact The College Program

If you have questions related to The College Program, please use the contact information below and we will get in touch with you directly.

The College Program
Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
Arizona State University
Mail Code 4120
400 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Email: TheCollegeProgram@asu.edu