Arizona scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Arizona runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
Show service scholarships (1) These pay for school in exchange for working in a job or place afterward.
Open to most students
Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP)
Up to $2,500 per academic year; average award about $1,000 per yearArizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
Apply any timeNeed-based grant of up to $2,500 per year (average about $1,000) for Pell-eligible Arizona residents at participating Arizona colleges.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Who can get it: Must meet federal Pell Grant eligibility
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Arizona Financial Aid Trust (AFAT) Grant
Varies by university; ASU states up to $4,000 per yearArizona public universities (ASU, NAU, U of A) under A.R.S. 15-1642; funded by student fees and the Arizona Legislature
Apply any timeNeed-based grant for Arizona-resident undergraduates at the state universities, funded by student fees matched 2:1 by the Legislature (ASU: up to $4,000 per year).
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Arizona Promise Program
Up to the actual cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees and program fees after other financial aidArizona Board of Regents (ABOR) / Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona
Check datesTuition, mandatory fees and program fees fully covered at ASU, NAU or the U of A for Pell-eligible Arizona high school graduates with a 2.5+ GPA.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Who can get it: Must qualify for in-state tuition and federal Pell Grant eligibility
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Arizona National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement (STR)
Up to $250 per semester hour, not to exceed $5,250 per state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) / Arizona National Guard Education Services Office
Apply any timeReimburses up to $250 per semester hour, up to $5,250 per state fiscal year, for drilling Arizona National Guard members and their eligible spouses and dependents.
- Who it's for: Active drilling Arizona National Guard member, or eligible spouse/dependent of one (DEMA employees have a separate track)
- What it takes: state application + transcript + membership
- For undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Arizona Purple Heart / Wounded Veteran Tuition Waiver
Full undergraduate tuition waiverArizona Board of Regents and Arizona community college districts (A.R.S. 15-1808), verified by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
Apply any timeTuition waiver at Arizona public universities and community colleges for Purple Heart veterans with a 50%+ VA disability rating and for wounded or medically discharged Arizona National Guard members.
- Who it's for: Purple Heart veteran with 50%+ VA disability rating; or Arizona National Guard member with a post-9/11 Purple Heart; or former Arizona National Guard member medically discharged for a duty injury
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Arizona Tuition Waiver Scholarship for Foster Youth
Tuition and mandatory fees, after other federal and public grants (ETV not deducted)Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona community college districts (A.R.S. 15-1809.01)
Apply any timeTuition and mandatory fees waived at Arizona public universities and community colleges for current and former foster youth under 23.
- Who it's for: Current or former foster youth (in foster care at 14 or older, or adopted from foster care after 14)
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, transfer students
- Who can get it: US citizen or noncitizen lawfully present in the US
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Spouses of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship (Veteran Spouses)
Up to the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees after other financial aidArizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
Apply any timeFree tuition and mandatory fees after other aid for Arizona-resident spouses of honorably discharged U.S. veterans at Arizona public universities and participating community colleges.
- Who it's for: Spouse of an honorably discharged U.S. armed forces veteran
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tuition Waiver Scholarship for Survivors of Public Safety Officers and Service Members Killed in the Line of Duty
Full tuition waiver (U of A: base tuition, college fees and course-related fees) for up to the credits needed for a bachelor's degreeArizona Board of Regents and Arizona community college districts (A.R.S. 15-1808)
Apply any timeTuition waiver at Arizona public universities and community colleges for children (30 or younger) and unremarried spouses of Arizona peace officers, correctional officers, firefighters, paramedics, National Guard members and service members killed in the line of duty.
- Who it's for: Child (age 30 or younger) or unremarried spouse of an Arizona peace officer, correctional officer, firefighter, emergency paramedic, National Guard member or armed forces member killed in the line of duty (or who died by suicide after a line-of-duty PTSD injury)
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Spouses and Dependents of Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers Tuition Scholarship
Tuition and mandatory fees after other financial aid (private schools: up to average ABOR university resident tuition and fees after other aid)Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
Opens laterTuition and mandatory fees after other aid for spouses and dependents (under 27) of currently employed Arizona law enforcement and correctional officers.
- Who it's for: Spouse, or dependent under 27, of a currently employed Arizona law enforcement (peace) officer or correctional officer
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, transfer students, adults going back to school
- Usual timing: Annual application on ABOR's page (2026-27 opened July 17, 2026; the page also says applications open March 15); first-come, first-served until funds run out, then waitlist.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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