1. Apply for Admission at The University of Arizona

When you submit your admission application, you are considered for:

• University of Arizona Admission
• Merit Scholarships
  • Deadlines:
    • May 1, 2026 for Summer 2026 admits
    • June 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 admits or
    • December 1, 2026 for Spring 2027 admits 

*All scholarships are subject to the availability of funds. Review additional information, including additional dates and deadlines here.

2. Complete Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form

To apply for federal student aid, and institutional need-based aid, complete the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is a free application that gives you access to various types of financial aid to help pay for college. The 2026-2027 FAFSA form will be available on October 1, 2025.

Institutional funding is limited. Complete your FAFSA form by the Priority Filing Date to be considered:

• Admitted Fall 2026: April 1, 2026
• Admitted Spring 2027: November 1, 2026

When completing your FAFSA form, 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.

What happens after you file the FAFSA?

3. Explore Additional Scholarships

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 MATCHED

Deadlines

For timely processing of your financial aid, we recommend you submit the FAFSA form as early as possible.

Types of Aid