Arizona Teachers Academy
Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) with ASU, NAU, U of A and participating community colleges
Tuition and fees covered after other aid for students preparing to teach, in exchange for one year of teaching in an Arizona public school per year of funding.
- How much
- Balance of tuition and fees after other financial aid (up to 4 years undergraduate or community college, 2 years graduate)
- Who qualifies
- Enrolled in an Arizona Teachers Academy program at ASU, NAU, the U of A, Rio Salado, Scottsdale CC, Pima CC or Central Arizona College; agree to teach in an Arizona public school one year per year funded; stay in good academic standing. Eligibility details (including residency) vary by institution.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, transfer students, adults going back to school
- For education, teacher preparation students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Varies by participating institution; no statewide deadline.
- How to apply
- Apply to a participating university or community college and its Arizona Teachers Academy program, file the FAFSA, and sign the teaching service agreement
- Application timing varies by school
- Check with the institution
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (arizonateachersacademy.com), page 2, page 3, page 4 and page 5
The details
Created by A.R.S. 15-1655. Participating schools: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, Rio Salado College, Scottsdale Community College, Pima Community College and Central Arizona College. Covers the balance of tuition and fees after other financial aid for up to four years (8 semesters) of undergraduate study, up to four years for community college students, and up to two years (4 semesters) for graduate students (master's in early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education); post-baccalaureate certification programs, dual-enrollment teacher credentials and National Board certification are also covered. Teaching certificate application fees and the certification exam are covered too. Students in non-education majors may qualify if they agree to teach. Service: teach full time in an Arizona public, charter or qualifying special-education school for one school year for every academic year (or part year) of funding, starting within a 12-month grace period after completion. If you don't finish the year in good standing or don't teach, you repay a proportional amount (no interest; tracked by Heartland ECSI). Deferments are available for disability or active military duty.
More money from Arizona
- Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP)Up to $2,500 per academic year; average award about $1,000 per year
- Arizona Financial Aid Trust (AFAT) GrantVaries by university; ASU states up to $4,000 per year
- Arizona Promise ProgramUp to the actual cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees and program fees after other financial aid
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