Apply for Aid
Graduate & Professional
This page provides step-by-step instructions for Graduate and Professional students interested in applying for financial aid.
Step
1Apply for Admission at the University of Arizona
Apply for admission today!
Step
2Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA.
The 2021-2022 FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2020! To ensure timely processing of your FAFSA, it is recommended you fill out your FAFSA by March 1, 2021. Students admitted for the Spring 2022 term should apply before November 1, 2021.
Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for school.
Be sure to include the University of Arizona's school code (001083) when you submit your FAFSA to avoid delays in the processing of your aid. Review the short video below for more
Remember, you need to complete a FAFSA each year!
Graduate/Professional Funding Opportunities
In addition to federal financial aid you may qualify for additional funding opportunities through the Graduate College.
Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe (SU) is our scholarship-matching tool for admitted University of Arizona students. SU connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships.
Get MatchedWHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FILE YOUR FAFSA?
Deadlines
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online as early as October 1st. Institutional funding is limited, it is recommended you fill out your FAFSA by March 1st.
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| FAFSA application becomes available online | October 1 |
| University of Arizona FAFSA Priority submission date | March 1 |