Apply for Aid
Transfer
This page provides step-by-step instructions for incoming transfer students 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
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).
The 2020-2021 FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2019!
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. Review the short video below for more information about the FAFSA.
Transfer Scholarships
In addition to federal financial aid you may qualify for one of the following University of Arizona (Arizona) Academic Tuition awards. These awards are merit-based scholarships for incoming transfer students, each with their own eligibility requirements and deadlines.
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Award
- Transfer Tuition Scholarship
- UA Bridge
- All-Arizona Academic Team Tuition Award
Scholarship Universe
Check out Scholarship Universe and get matched with thousands of Arizona and non-Arizona scholarship opportunities available throughout the year.
After the FAFSA; What Happens Next?
What happens after you file the FAFSA?
Deadlines
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online as early as October 1st of each year. 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 |