Types of Aid
Nine out of 10 Wildcats receive some form of financial aid.
At the University of Arizona, we offer a wide range of funding opportunities. Learn more about your options so you can maximize the aid you are offered.
Gift Aid
Scholarships
These awards can be based not only on your grades or financial need, but also on your unique identity.
Undergraduate Grants
Grants are often need-based and can come from a variety of sources such as the federal government, state government or the University of Arizona.
Self-Help Aid
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
FWS provides funding for part-time jobs for students with financial need.
Student and Parent Loans
Federal student and parent loans are an investment in your future. Loans must be repaid, so it's important to understand your options and responsibilities.
Other Types of Aid
Graduate and Professional Student Funding
Explore financial resources and funding opportunities for Graduate & Professional students including students enrolled in the College of Medicine, College of Law and College of Nursing.
International Students
International students may be eligible for merit-based scholarships or international student loans.
Summer Financial Aid
Various types of summer financial assistance may be available to students who meet specified criteria. Eligibility requirements are different from the traditional academic year. This aid may consist of grants, federal loans, or Federal Work Study.
Winter Session Financial Aid
Winter Session is not a stand alone term, but considered a part of the fall term for financial aid purposes. Eligibility for winter financial aid depends on your combined winter and fall enrollment, career level, and remaining fall financial aid eligibility.
Study Abroad
Learn how you can fund your study abroad experience.
Western University Exchange
The University of Arizona has limited participation in the WUE program. Through WUE, eligible students can choose from undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate.