Apply for Aid: Military & Veterans
Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. This page provides step-by-step instructions for students planning to utilize veteran/military benefits and interested in applying for additional financial aid.
1. Apply for Admission at The University of Arizona
Apply for admission and merit scholarships today!
2. Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for federal student aid, complete the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is a free application that gives you access to lots of types of financial aid to help pay for college. The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.
Institutional funding is limited. Complete your FAFSA by the Priority Filing Date to be considered:
- Admitted Fall 2025: April 1, 2025
- Admitted Spring 2026: November 1, 2025
When completing your FAFSA, be sure to include Arizona's school code (001083) to avoid delays in the processing of your aid. Remember, you need to complete a FAFSA form each year!
Expert FAFSA help is available for Arizona high school seniors through Arizona FAFSA Assistance.
FAFSA Overview
What happens after you file your FAFSA?
3. Explore Veteran/Military Benefits Additional to You
Work with the University of Arizona’s Military and Connected Benefits and Certifications office to learn about the benefits available to you and the process to apply.
4. Explore Additional Funding Opportunities
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.
Deadlines
For timely processing of your financial aid, we recommend you submit the FAFSA as early as possible.
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 FAFSA application available | December 2024 |
| University of Arizona FAFSA Priority submission date | April 1, 2025 |