Due to storm damage, Burton Barr Central Library will be closed until further notice. Check here for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, email college.depot@phoenix.gov or leave a voicemail at 602.261.8847, and we will get back to you.
College Depot has found a temporary location to offer our services! This location is at the Emmett McLoughlin Community Training & Education Center, which is located at 1150 S. 7th Avenue. Our advisors have resumed taking normal appointments. We will make sure to update the public as more information and programming becomes available.
Workshops & Events
College Depot at Burton Barr Central Library provides free year-round programming targeting various topics of the college planning process such as creating a college timeline, preparing scholarship essays, and applying for financial aid.
During the academic school year:
Workshops on various topics including college exploration, financial aid, scholarship searching, and more are presented free of charge and open to the public. Registration is required for some programs as seating might be limited.
Drop-In Assistance
Due to Burton Barr Central Library being closed, we are temporarily unable to offer drop-in services. Feel free to email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions.
FAFSA Assistance
Due to Burton Barr Central Library being closed, we are temporarily unable to offer FAFSA Assistance services. Feel free to email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions.
FAFSA Assistance is provided to students and their families through specialized programming to assist with the FAFSA application and creating FSA IDs through hands-on small groups and workshop sessions during the peak financial aid season. Registration is required for some programs as seating might be limited.
reEngage Phoenix Advising Sessions
Due to Burton Barr Central Library being closed, we are temporarily unable to offer reEngage Phoenix Advising Sessions. Feel free to email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions.
reEngage Phoenix Advising Sessions offer students who need their high school diplomas or GEDs a chance to get personalized help from staff who will be available to provide information to youth and adults who have not completed high school and desire to continue their education. Assistance includes help finding GED preparation sites, alternative high schools, and adult online high schools.
During the summer:
Due to Burton Barr Central Library being closed, College Depot Summer Camps will be offered at a different location. Campers and their parents will be notified of the location change during the week leading up to their camp. Feel free to email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions. Free Summer Camps for students entering 8th-12th grades are offered every summer. Students will meet and spend time with their peers, and learn valuable information about various topics including college preparation, college exploration, financial aid, scholarship searching, and more. They will also hear from guest speakers, play games, and have fun! College Depot will provide snacks. Registration is required as seating might be limited. The times for each summer camp can be found here.
For the complete list of upcoming programs and full descriptions, see below. Questions? Call 602.261.8847.
College Depot Workshop Room Reservation Request:
Due to Burton Barr Central Library being closed, we are temporarily unable to offer workshop room reservations. Feel free to email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions.
Email list:
Join our email list if you would like to get updates and have upcoming workshop and events information sent directly to your inbox. You can join by sending us an email to college.depot@phoenix.gov letting us know you would like to be added to our email list.
