ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - AZ

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FY 2019 & FY 2020 BUDGET REQUEST TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. BUDGET REQUEST-COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION:

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TRANSMITTAL STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 1

II. ATTACHMENTS: LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR .............................................................. .....................................................................2-3 STAFF ORGANIZATION CHART FY 2017 & 2018 ............................................................................................................. 4 JUSTIFICATION ? PROFESSIONAL & OUTSIDE SERVICES ..........................................................................................5-7

III. BUDGET REQUEST FY 2019 (BUDDIES SYSTEM) SCHEDULES: REVENUE SCHEDULES: GENERAL FUND (Fund 1000)......................................................................................................................8-9 FEDERAL GRANT FUND (Fund 2000) ........................................................................................................... 10-11 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION VOUCHER FUND (Fund 2128) ....................................................................... 12

MATH, SCIENCE & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS (Fund 2358)..........13-14 PRIVATE DONATION FUND (Fund 2402)..................................................................................................15-16 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUND (Fund 2405) .................................................................................. 17-18 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM FUND (Fund 2530)........................................................19 FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM TRUST FUND (Fund 3121) ........................................................... 20-21

SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS: FEDERAL GRANT FUND (Fund 2000) ............................................................................................................... 22 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION VOUCHER FUND (Fund 2128) .................................................................23-24 MATH, SCIENCE & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER STUDENT LOAN FUND (Fund 2358) .......................... 25 PRIVATE DONATIONS FUND (Fund2402).....................................................................................................26 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUND (Fund 2405) ...................................................................................27-28 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM FUND (Fund 2530) ...................................................29-30 FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM TRUST FUND (Fund 3121) ................................................................. 31

FUNDING ISSUES LIST & DETAILS............................................................................................................................32-38

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE & BUDGET REQUEST FOR ALL FUNDS.................................................................. 39-41

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE & BUDGET REQUEST FOR SELECTED FUNDS: GENERAL FUND (Fund 1000) APPROPRIATED.................................................................................................. 42 FEDERAL GRANT FUND (Fund 2000) ............................................................................................................... 43

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION VOUCHER FUND (Fund 2128)................................................................... 44 MATH, SCIENCE & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS (Fund 2358)..............45 PRIVATE DONATION FUND (Fund 2402)......................................................................................................46 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUND (Fund 2405) ........................................................................................ 47 FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM TRUST FUND (NON APPROPRIATED Fund 3121)..................... 48-49 PROGRAM SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES & BUDGET REQUEST: POSTSECONDARY COMMISSION ................................................................................................................... 50-51

PROGRAM GROUP SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES & BUDGET REQUEST FOR SELECTED FUNDS: GENERAL FUND (FUND 1000-A) ........................................................................................................................ 52 FEDERAL GRANT FUND (Fund 2000-N) ........................................................................................................... 53 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION VOUCHER FUND (Fund 2128)................................................................... 54 MATH, SCIENCE & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS (Fund 2358)............ 55 PRIVATE DONATION FUND (Fund 2402).................................................................................................... 56 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUND (Fund 2405-A) .................................................................................... 57 FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM TRUST FUND (Fund 3121-N) ............................................................ 58

PROGRAM BUDGET UNIT SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES & BUDGET REQUEST FOR ALL FUNDS POSTSECONDARY COMMISSION ........................................................................................................................ 59 ARIZONA FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM (AFCSP) ............................................................................. 60 ARIZONA MINORITY EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS CENTER (AMEPAC) ....................................................... 61 ARIZONA COLLEGE & CAREER GUIDE (ACCG) ................................................................................................ 62

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY [TWELVE PLUS PARTNERSHIP].............................................................................. 63 PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PFAP)...................................................... 64 LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) ................................................................. 65 MATH, and SCIENCE TEACHER INITIATIVE...................................................................................................66

PROGRAM BUDGET UNIT SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES & BUDGET REQUEST FOR SELECTED FUNDS POSTSECONDARY COMMISSION ...................................................................................................................67-70 ARIZONA FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM (AFCSP) .............................................................................. 71 ARIZONA MINORITY EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS CENTER (AMEPAC) ...................................................... 72 ARIZONA COLLEGE & CAREER GUIDE (ACCG) ................................................................................................ 73 COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY [TWELVE PLUS PARTNERSHIP].............................................................................. 74 PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PFAP)...................................................... 75 LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) ............................................................76-77 MATH, and SCIENCE TEACHER INITIATIVE.............................................................................................78-79

PROGRAM EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSION ...................................................................................................................80-85 ARIZONA FAMILY COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM (AFCSP) ........................................................................ 86-91 ARIZONA MINORITY EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS CENTER (AMEPAC) .................................................92-96 ARIZONA COLLEGE & CAREER GUIDE (ACCG) ..........................................................................................97-101 COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY [TWELVE PLUS PARTNERSHIP]..................................................................... 102-106 PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PFAP)...............................................107-111

LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) ..........................................................112-116 MATH, and SCIENCE TEACHER INITIATIVE............................................................................................117-122

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS................................................................................................................................................123

State of Arizona Budget Request

State Agency Commission for Postsecondary Education

A.R.S. Citation: 15-1851

Appropriated Funds

Governor DUCEY:

This and the accompanying budget schedules, statements and explanatory information constitute the operating budget request for this agency for Fiscal Year 2019.

To the best of my knowledge all statements and explanations contained in the estimates submitted are true and correct.

General Fund Postsecondary Education Fund

Total Amount Requested:

FY 2018 Approp

FY 2019

FY 2019

Fund. Issue Total Budget

3,422.9 1,881.8 1,541.1

677.1 677.1

0.0

4,100.0 2,558.9 1,541.1

Agency Head: Dr. April L. Osborn

Title:

Executive Director

Dr April L Osborn (signature)

Phone:

(602) 258-2435

9/1/2017

Prepared By: Cathy Guthrie Email Address: cguthrie@ Date Prepared: Friday, September 01, 2017

Non-Appropriated Funds

Total Amount Planned: Federal Grant Fund Postsecondary Education Voucher Fund Mathematics, Science and Special Education Teacher Stude Private Donations Fund Family College Savings Program Trust Fund

FY 2018 Expd. Plan

1,446.4 129.7 1.5 401.5 94.4 819.3

FY 2019

FY 2019

Fund. Issue Total Budget

0.0

1,446.4

0.0

129.7

0.0

1.5

0.0

401.5

0.0

94.4

0.0

819.3

Total:

4,869.3

677.1

5,546.4

Date Printed: 8/31/2017 4:37:06 PM

Transmittal Statement

All dollars are presented in thousands.

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Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education

2020 North Central, Suite 650 Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4503 Tel: (602) 258-2435 | Fax: (602) 258-2483 Website: highered. | Email: acpe@

September 1, 2017

Governor Doug Ducey Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting

Dear Governor Ducey,

On behalf of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) I respectfully submit the enclosed FY 2019 Proposed Budget Request and two Decision Packages. Included with the budget is an overview of the goals which were formulated by Commissioners through a strategic planning process. The first of these goals is to maximize the student financial assistance currently available and to support efforts to restore and increase student aid. The second goal is to provide support from knowledgeable professionals and accurate and timely information to help students and families take the steps to enroll, finance, and succeed in postsecondary education. Goals one and two will continue to be the focus of the Commission's work this year. However, goal three which is providing a forum where all sectors of postsecondary education dialogue, partner, and problem solve issues of mutual interest will be used heavily as a strategy in the creation of partnerships across all education sectors to achieve goals one and two.

Access to student financial aid is an equity issue. According to Annie E. Casey's Data Center, 49% of Arizona's K-12 students live at 200% poverty level, or below. These students have a critical need for student financial assistance in order to participate in a postsecondary education experience. Arizona's financial aid resources have been severely diminished. In comparison to the ACPE budget for FY 2008, the FY 2018 budget reflects a decrease of 75% in financial aid dollars available to Arizona's graduating seniors.

Access to student financial aid for low-income students begins with applying for funds via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal government provides 80% of all financial aid nationally. Decision Package 1, the FAFSA Completion Initiative, helps senior students and families complete their FAFSA and access federal financial aid. FAFSA Completion reports close the loop for families participating in the Commission's College Goal FAF$A community and high school workshops where students and parents first submit the FAFSA application. In Arizona, through the FAFSA Completion Initiative the Commission provides reports to 89 high schools and 12 districts. These reports outline hindrances to processing a student's FAFSA application, thereby allowing staff to provide targeted interventions. Evidence that these programs are working can be seen in the Federal Student Aid Application Volume Report which shows a 16.8% increase in Arizona's 2017 June FAFSA Completion over June of 2016. Only four states in the nation had higher FAFSA completion increases than Arizona in 2017.

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Moreover, the ACPE projects, based upon last year's Campaign, that the first year of full implementation of both College Goal FAF$A and the FAFSA Completion Initiative will yield an additional $33 million in Pell dollars to the state of Arizona. The end result will not only be a greater proportion of Pell grant dollars coming to students in Arizona, but also an increase in persistence and college graduation rates for those recent high school graduates. The total cost for this Decision Package is $114,700 for FY 2019, and $113,200 annually thereafter. Sadly, the Decision Package funding was left out of the feed bill in the last legislative session. However, the Governor's Office has provided $125,000 of the Governor's allotment of workforce dollars for this work to continue through 2018.

Decision Package 2 addresses both equity and the low-income/minority student achievement gap by putting quality teachers in low-income, rural, and tribal schools. The Math, Science, Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness program has been providing impressive results on a small scale for years. As a result, the on-going $176,000 appropriation received an additional one-time boost of $250,000 in SB1522 for FY 2018. Transformed by HB1040, the Math, Science, and Special Education (MSSE) Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program became the Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program (ATSLP). The goal is to attract into the profession service-oriented, undergraduates and experienced adults seeking a post-baccalaureate teacher certification while capturing their enthusiasm to serve their community where they are needed. Decision Package 2 proposes an additional appropriation of $562,400 for FY 2019, and $560,900 each year following in addition to the on-going $176,000. The increase of $500,000 in student financial assistance, along with the recent extension of the program to students attending private colleges and universities, provides fertile ground to quickly address teacher shortage areas. This funding will allow an additional 82 to 90 teachers in-training annually to receive financial assistance to complete their degree or certification. The need for these teachers is urgent.

Both Decision Packages are designed to improve equity and reduce the achievement gap for low-income and minority students. Likewise, these programs will advance the state toward a more educated workforce, and provide Arizonans the promise of greater economic success. Commissioners and the ACPE staff are committed to making the best use of every student financial aid dollar by establishing on-going communication with students, families, and postsecondary institutions as well as efficient administration of the funding available to students. Our goal is to fulfill the ACPE mission of expanding access and increasing success in postsecondary education for Arizonans.

I will be happy to answer any questions that may arise from these documents. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Dr. April L. Osborn Executive Director

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