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
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Step
2Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA® (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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 college or career 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
Check out Scholarship Universe and get matched with thousands of University of Arizona (Arizona) and non-Arizona scholarship opportunities available throughout the year.
Get MatchedAfter the FAFSA; What Happens Next?
You filled out your FAFSA® and submitted it. What happens next?
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 |