Higher Education is often a dream never realized by individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. A lack of financial resources and significant life challenges are often obstacles seemingly impossible to overcome.

Through a partnership with A New Leaf, Mesa Community College, and private donations you can apply for an Individual Development Account (IDA). The IDA program will match your savings on a 3:1 ratio (ie: save $1 get $3) up to $1,000.00. You can save up to $1,000.00 and may receive up to $3,000.00 in matched funds, providing you with $4,000.00 for education expenses.

Once you open the IDA savings account, any money you deposit for a minimum of six months, plus the matched funds, can be utilized towards your college education. Individual savings in an IDA for this program, including matched dollars, are only to be used towards the attainment of a higher education at Mesa Community College. Money management training is required at no cost to quality for matched funds.

Download the IDA brochure

Benefits

• Free money management training.
• Need cash to save for college? No problem! Enroll in the IDA program, join MCC AmeriCorps volunteer program, and receive assistancr for your education!
• Increased earned income over a lifetime.

MCC AmeriCorps* Members

If you qualify for the IDA program you may be able to use your AmeriCorps Education Award towards the IDA program savings requirement! If you commit to a 300 hour term of services, you will be eligible for a $1,000.00 education award

*AmeriCorps is a National Service Program

Sponsors for this program include: