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Asian Pacific American & Refugee Student Services

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Our Staff
APARSS Soccer Tournament
Our department hosted an absolutely electric soccer tournament that brought the community together! The energy was on full display as Roberts Naylor K-8 and Doolen Middle School students showcased their skills, followed by a matchup between Tucson High and Rincon. Great job to all four schools!
A group of teen boys chase a soccer ball down the field
A coach in a red jersey poses next to a young boy in a colorful soccer jersey on the field
A teen boy in a green soccer jersey kicks the ball as members of the opposing team surround him
The soccer team wearing yellow jerseys goes in for a team huddle
A teen boy in a yellow jersey holds the soccer ball
UPCOMING EVENTS
About Us

Susan Osiago 
Director
Languages: English & Swahili 
Our Staff

Mission

By addressing language barriers, promoting understanding, and facilitating communication, Asian Pacific American Refugee Student Services supports the academic achievement, and personal growth of students and families from Asian Pacific American and Refugee backgrounds.

The departments work is grounded in progressive legal frameworks stipulated in U.S Supreme Court rulings Lau V. Nichols (1974), & Plyer V. Doe (1982) regarding non-discrimination and access to meaningful participation for English Language students in educational programs.

APARSS Strategic Plan SY 23-25
TUSD Strategic Plan 

APARSS works directly with several TUSD departments and community partners to support: 
  • Student Enrollment and Registration
  • Student Language and Academic Development 
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Student Leadership Development, Advocacy, and Community Involvement
  • Student and Family Access to Community Resources, and Social Services
  • Community and District Intercultural Competency Trainings, and Professional Development
  • College Preparation and Application
  • Etc.
                                                       
School Registration

We are committed to help students and parents/caregivers with school registration by providing translation and interpretation services in the following languages: Swahilli, French, Korean, Kirundi, Kinyawanda, Spanish, Portugese, Arabic, Aramaic, Kurdish, Dari, Farsi, Vietnamese, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi. 

Registration Info
APARSS Hosts Inaugural Tip Top Event

Information sessions on Graduation requirements, scholarships and FAFSA. 

Graduation Requirments 

FAFSA (Federal Studnet Aid)
The 2024-25 FAFSA form is now available. They will begin sending submitted applications to colleges and states in the first half of March. Learn more about FAFSA updates. All eligible students should complete the FAFSA beginning Oct. 1st for the following school year. Watch for priority deadlines for the colleges of your choice.

Arizona Priority Deadlines (FAFSA Checklist) 
  • Northern Arizona University – November 15
  • Arizona State University – January 1
  • University of Arizona – March 1
  • Pima Community College – March 1
RESOURCES

Collaboration with Agencies

  • Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program – 
    Services offered: Basic needs, child and family, Disabilities, other adults, and employment.
  • Catholic Community Services – 
    Services offered: Basic Services, deaf/blind, family, refugee/immigration services and more.
  • International Rescue Committee – 
    Services offered: Economic well-being, education, health empowerment and safety.
  • Tucson Refugee Ministry – 
    Services offered: refugee resettlement and much more.
  • Lutheran Social Services – 
    Services offered: Refugee/immigration services and more.
  • Jewish Family and Children’s services of Southern Arizona –
    Services offered: Refugee services and much more.
  • Pima Health Department – 
    Services offered: Immunizations, Dental treatment and much more. 
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