CCC Teal Ticket
A Promise for the Future
What the Teal Ticket Represents
The Teal Ticket is more than a certificate or symbolic award. It represents CCC’s commitment to removing barriers to education, helping students and families dream early, and making college feel possible from the very beginning of a child’s educational journey. We are planting seeds of possibility for KinderCamp students and families.
Who Recieves a Teal Ticket
Students who participate in United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp receive a CCC Teal Ticket. KinderCamp is a free, four-week program designed to help young learners, especially those with limited or no preschool experience, build confidence and prepare for kindergarten.
What the Teal Ticket provides
The Teal Ticket provides a future tuition-free pathway to CCC after high school graduation. It gives students and families a long-term promise: when the student completes high school, CCC will be there as an accessible, affordable next step.
The Pathway: CCC To Nau
The Teal Ticket connects with NAU’s Gold Ticket. Students who complete their associate degree at CCC may become eligible to continue to Northern Arizona University tuition-free to complete a bachelor’s degree. Together, the Teal Ticket and Gold Ticket create a pathway from kindergarten readiness to a college degree.
Why This Matters
The Teal Ticket helps students and families see college as attainable long before high school. It reinforces that higher education is not only for students who already know the path, but also for families who may need encouragement, guidance, and support along the way. It also reflects CCC’s mission as the community’s college: opening doors, reducing barriers, and building stronger futures across Coconino County.
How It Works
1. Students participate in KinderCamp
KinderCamp helps young students prepare for kindergarten and build confidence as learners.
2. Students receive a CCC Teal Ticket
The Teal Ticket represents a future tuition-free pathway to CCC after high school.
3. Students continue through K–12 with college in sight
The program helps families keep college as a visible and achievable goal.
4. Students attend CCC after high school
After graduating from high school, Teal Ticket students can begin their college journey at CCC tuition-free.
5. Students may continue to NAU
After completing an associate degree at CCC, students may be eligible for NAU’s Gold Ticket pathway to complete a bachelor’s degree tuition-free.
A Community Partnership
The CCC Teal Ticket is made possible through partnership with United Way of Northern Arizona, KinderCamp, Northern Arizona University, and local education partners. Together, these partners are helping young learners start strong, stay connected, and see a future that includes college.
a promise that starts early
The Teal Ticket tells students and families: You belong in college. CCC will be ready for you when the time comes.
Teal Ticket FAQS
Is the Teal Ticket for current college students?
No. The Teal Ticket is designed for young learners who participate in United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp program. It is a long-term promise for their future college education, not a current enrollment benefit.
When can students use the Teal Ticket?
Students can use their Teal Ticket after they graduate from high school and are ready to attend CCC. The ticket represents a future tuition-free pathway to CCC when that time comes.
What does the Teal Ticket cover?
The Teal Ticket provides a tuition-free pathway to CCC for eligible participating students after high school graduation.
What is KinderCamp, and how does it connect to the Teal Ticket?
KinderCamp is a free, four-week program led by United Way of Northern Arizona that helps young learners, especially those with limited or no preschool experience, build confidence and prepare for kindergarten. Students who participate in KinderCamp receive a CCC Teal Ticket as part of the program.
How does the Gold Ticket connect to the Teal Ticket?
After completing an associate degree at CCC, students may be eligible to continue to Northern Arizona University through NAU’s Gold Ticket pathway and complete a bachelor’s degree tuition-free. Together, the Teal Ticket and Gold Ticket create a pathway from kindergarten readiness all the way to a four-year degree.
Why is CCC doing this?
CCC believes every student should grow up knowing college is possible. The Teal Ticket helps remove financial barriers, builds early confidence, and gives families a visible path from kindergarten to college. It reflects CCC’s commitment to the communities of Coconino County and to making higher education accessible for everyone.