Apply for Aid
Prospective & Incoming Freshmen
This page provides step-by-step instructions for prospective and incoming freshmen interested in applying for financial aid.
Step
1Apply for Admission at The University of Arizona
When you submit your admission application, you are considered for:
- UA Admission
- Merit Scholarships (consideration prior to May 1, 2018)
Apply for admission and merit scholarships today!
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).
If you’re ready to fill out the FAFSA® now, go for it!
If you’d like more information first, we can help. 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 UA's school code (001083) when you submit your FAFSA to avoid delays in the processing of your aid.
Freshman Scholarships
In addition to federal financial aid, you may also qualify for one of the following UA Academic Tuition awards. These awards are merit-based scholarships, each with their own eligibility requirements and deadlines.
- Arizona Excellence Tuition Award (for incoming non-Arizona residents)
- National Scholars Award (for both incoming non-Arizona and Arizona resident national scholar finalists)
- Regents High Honors Endorsement Award (AIMS, for incoming Arizona residents)
- Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award (for incoming Arizona residents)
Scholarship Universe
Check out Scholarship Universe and get matched with thousands of UA and non-UA scholarship opportunities available throughout the year.
After 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 |
| UA FAFSA Priority submission date | March 1 |