Affordable
Whatever your student's financial situation, we can help them get an education that will enhance the rest of their lives. Are you aware that tuition and fees for attending a community college are often as low as one-third, or less, than the cost of attending a state university or private institution? GateWay structures tuition costs to make education affordable. More good news: Your high school student can also be automatically eligible for the President's Scholarship if they qualify in the top one-third of their class. Dozens of scholarships are available for GateWay students. To learn more about available scholarships, requirements, and how to apply, visit the Enrollment & Financial Aid Web site for complete details.
Small Classes
At GateWay, your student will never be overwhelmed in a huge class of hundreds of students or a large lecture hall that a large university might have. As you know, a friendly, encouraging classroom environment is important to a student's learning success and enjoyment. Most GateWay classes average only 20 to 30 students, or less, increasing the instructor's opportunity to help them on a one-on-one basis. Your student truly counts as an individual at GateWay.
Schedule Options
Life can be demanding. Your student may be juggling one or more jobs, possibly even working evening and weekend hours, or meeting family obligations. GateWay offers several choices to fit their personal schedule, with day, evening, and even online classes.
Location
GateWay is conveniently located for easy access from almost anywhere in the Valley--either by car, bus, or, in the near future, by the new, convenient light rail. Check out the map and you'll see how close we are to ASU and to most freeways.
Associates Degree
An Associates Degree is a great way for high school students, possibly those who are responsible for their own educational expenses, to earn transferable credits to continue their education and their career goals, while working at a paying job. The GateWay degree program allows the student to explore their career options, accelerate their studies so they can get into the workplace quickly, and learn from extraordinary educators. Statistically, employees who have an Associates Degree earn 40% more than those who have only a high school diploma. GateWay offers several fields of study providing students the opportunity to earn an Associates Degree, guaranteed to transfer to any of Arizona's three state universities.
University Transfer
GateWay offers students numerous transfer options to the state university level, as well as continuing education courses at GateWay once they have attained their basic course(s) of study. They can even return to GateWay after they've entered the workforce for a brush-up course or for additional credentials.
Career Opportunities
GateWay offers career-training programs that can be completed in as little as two months to two years. GateWay knows that "one size fits all" does not apply to individuals in pursuit of learning and preparing for the real world workforce. Their choice. They have a choice of 85 degree and certificate programs, from courses in our one-of-a-kind healthcare program, to high tech, to business, to manufacturing, to a variety of apprenticeship programs . . . there's something for everyone! GateWay boasts a successful 98% placement rate in some healthcare programs.
The Career Center offers career counseling, help with resume writing, and interviewing and career search strategies, and on-campus recruiting, as well as career and job fairs throughout the year. GateWay students are also free to use the Center's computers, printers, and fax machines.
Athletics
Through GateWay's nationally ranked athletic programs, individuals can improve their athletic performance, meet new friends, and maybe even partially fund their college education.
Activities
GateWay students can join one of several on-campus student clubs and make friends with those who share their similar interests . . . from government-oriented clubs, to the individual's field of study, to social forums. It's fun to get involved and adds to the total college experience!
GateWay High School Plus
Several Valley area schools participate with GateWay in dual enrollment programs, which allow students to take college courses for both high school and college credits. (Note: special requirements must be met.)
Early College High School Program
If your student wants the experience of a college campus environment while still pursuing their high school studies, GateWay's Early College High School might just be what they're looking for. The GateWay Early College High School is located on our beautiful campus, so students can learn while they earn their high school diploma and Associate's Degree, at no cost, within five or fewer years of starting high school.
Help Is Always Available
Life at GateWay offers hundreds of choices, and your students have decisions to make. Sometimes, these choices and decisions can be overwhelming. The following are areas where people who are there for the student, along with lots of materials and information for their use:
For more in-depth information, go to the following links to learn more about GateWay's services and programs: