1. AZ Earn to Learn Savings to Scholarship Program Presentation to NAU GEARUP April 30, 2014

2. Live the Solution Statewide Non-Profit Organization
Building brighter financial futures by helping families build assets like homeownership and college.
AZ Earn to Learn Program
IDA Savings to Scholarship Program
In partnership with Arizona’s
three state universities

3. College degree = Financial Asset = Community & Family Impact
What is an IDA?
Special matched savings account for low to moderate income household to develop assets, exit the cycle of poverty, and invest in personal success
College degree = Financial Asset = Community & Family Impact

4. Working Together Improving Lives
Live the Solution
- Personal Finance Training
- Enrollment & Eligibility Assessment
- IDA Savings Accounts
- Success Coaching & Support
Partner Universities
- College Readiness
- 8:1 Match
- Coordination with
Admissions, Financial
Aid, and Advising
Arizona High School and Community College Counselors
- Student Referrals
- Information Center
- Student / Parent Bridge
- Student Progress /Stats
Working Together Improving Lives

5. How AZ Earn to Learn Helps Students
MORE than a scholarship program
“My daughter is very motivated to go to college and pursue her education. This program would allow us to help her make her dream a reality.” – Current AZEL Saver's Parent
Personal Finance Training
1 on 1 Financial Coaching
College Readiness Training
Build Savings Skills
$4,000 Towards College

6. Eligibility and Savings Requirements
Target Population
Age Requirements
HH Income < 200% FPL
Net Worth < $10K
Personal Finance Training
University requirements
IDA Account Requirements
$25 Min. Deposit
$83.33 Max Deposit
Min. 6 consecutive months savings
Custodial Account

7. Contact Information
Kate Hoffman, Executive Director |
Danielle Dubien, Program Director |
Amy Schaller, Director of Advancement |
AZEarntoLearn.org | LivetheSolution.org
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