College Success Program
Helping young adults move from surviving to thriving.
Mickey's House Foundation combines stable housing with education-focused support so young adults aging out of foster care can pursue college, certification, and greater independence.
Program Overview
We don't just provide a bed. We help build a future.
Mickey's House Foundation is expanding its housing mission with a planned property near Arizona State University designed to include 72 private suites for young adults aging out of foster care.
Combined with additional housing being developed in Phoenix, the goal is to create more stable places where young adults can live while pursuing education, employment, and independence.
- 72
- Private Suites Planned Near ASU
- 62
- Phoenix Beds Under Development
Planned
Under Development
Neither development is currently available housing. Current residents live in the foundation's existing homes.
Education Opportunity
For eligible students, college tuition may be within reach.
For qualifying students, the Arizona Foster Youth Award may remove a major financial barrier by covering eligible undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees.
Mickey's House Foundation does not administer this award. Our role is to help address another major barrier: stable housing and ongoing support.
External Arizona / ASU benefit
May cover
- Eligible undergraduate tuition
- Mandatory fees
Eligibility relates to
- Arizona residency
- Foster-care history
Rules and coverage are set by the program and may change. Check the official source for current details.
What College Success Provides
Support that goes beyond housing.
Mickey's House Foundation aims to surround participating students with practical support so they can focus more of their energy on completing school and building independent lives.
Housing
Priority access to eligible Mickey's House housing opportunities, including future ASU-area housing as it becomes available.
Books & Supplies
Support may include access to education vouchers, scholarships, emergency resources, or other available funding for textbooks and school materials.
Laptops & Technology
Technology support may be available to help students participate fully in school.
Food & Daily Needs
Support may include groceries, meal assistance, care packages, and other basic needs.
Mentoring & Tutoring
Students may be connected with academic coaching, peer mentoring, tutoring, or university support resources.
Mental Health & Life Skills
Support may include counseling referrals, financial literacy, career coaching, and practical independent-living skills.
Transportation
Support may include bus passes, bicycles, rides, or other help accessing campus and essential services.
Emergency Fund
Help may be available for unexpected expenses that could interfere with a student's ability to remain in school or maintain stability.
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Our commitment is to help connect each student with as much support as possible. Some scholarships, vouchers, services, and resources are limited, eligibility-based, or available on a first-come basis, so specific benefits cannot be guaranteed.
Our Promise
We're here for more than enrollment.
The goal of College Success is not simply to help a young adult get into school.
Mickey's House wants to help create the stability and support needed to stay enrolled, keep moving forward, and ultimately complete a college degree or career certification.
We believe every young person has inherent worth, and that God has a place and purpose for everyone.
You have a home.
You have support.
You have a future worth building.
Our Goal
Completion, not just enrollment.
Mickey's House aims to reduce the housing, financial, transportation, technology, and support barriers that can cause students to leave school before reaching their goal.
Aspirational goal
Help every participating student who chooses a college or certification path reach completion.
This is what we are working toward, not a reported result or guarantee.
Why Housing Matters for Students
It's hard to focus on school when you're worried about where you'll live.
Young adults leaving foster care may be navigating college, employment, finances, transportation, and independent living all at once. Stable housing can remove one major source of uncertainty and make room for the work of building a future.
Stability
A dependable place to live can make it easier to focus on classes and work.
Proximity
Housing near education, employment, and community resources can reduce unnecessary barriers.
Independence
A stable home can help young adults build routines, financial responsibility, and greater self-sufficiency.
The Vision
72 private rooms planned near Arizona State University.
Mickey's House Foundation is planning housing intended to provide young adults with private bedroom and bathroom spaces near Arizona State University. This is a future initiative, not currently available housing.
Planned Development
Private Bed/Bath Rooms Planned Near ASU
A future housing initiative designed to give young adults greater stability while pursuing education and independence.
More Than a Dorm Room
Housing designed for the transition into adulthood.
The goal is not simply to place students near campus. It is to create a place where everyday life supports growth, choice, and a greater sense of independence.
Stability
Space to keep up with daily commitments.
Privacy
Room to rest, study, and recharge.
Responsibility
A setting for building everyday routines.
Connection
A home near people and resources.
Independence
A foundation for decisions about the future.
Education Resources
Housing is one part of the opportunity.
Eligible Arizona students who have experienced foster care may qualify for external programs such as the Arizona Foster Youth Award, which can help reduce financial barriers to higher education.
Mickey's House does not provide this award. Our role is focused on helping address another critical need: stable housing.
The Student Journey
A path forward, one step at a time.
Explore
Learn about Mickey's House housing opportunities and available programs.
Apply
Submit housing information to see whether current or future housing may be a fit.
Connect
Speak with the Mickey's House team about availability and next steps.
Build
Use stable housing as a foundation while pursuing education, employment, and independence.
Housing availability and placement are not guaranteed.
Future Impact
Creating more pathways forward.
The planned ASU-area initiative is part of Mickey's House Foundation's larger goal of expanding housing opportunities for young adults aging out of foster care. More housing near education and employment can create more choices for young adults building independent lives.
More places to live can mean more room to plan what comes next.
Help a Student Move Forward
Help give them a home for as long as they need it.
Stable housing and education support can give a young adult more room to focus on school, work, independence, and the future.
Primary path
Sponsor a Resident
Help support the housing and everyday needs of a young adult participating in Mickey's House programs.
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Support the Education Fund
Help provide resources that may include books, technology, transportation, emergency assistance, and other education-related needs.
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