Financial Aid in Arizona (2026–27)
Your FAFSA deadline, Arizona's grant programs, and how to get every dollar you qualify for: federal, state, and scholarships.
Arizona FAFSA deadline for state aid
Arizona Promise Program: April 1, 2026 for priority consideration.
The FAFSA for 2026–27 opened October 1, 2025; the federal deadline is June 30, 2027. State and school funds often run out well before deadlines, so file early either way.
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Arizona grant programs
Arizona Promise Program
Covers tuition and fees at Arizona's public universities for Pell-eligible resident students.
Administered by Arizona Board of Regents. Filing the FAFSA is how you're considered for most state programs.
Scholarships for Arizona students
Grants and federal aid have income cutoffs. Scholarships don't, and they stack on top of everything above. Award Scholar matches Arizonastudents with scholarships they actually qualify for (including state-specific awards) and writes the application essays. It's free.
Common questions
When is the FAFSA deadline in Arizona?
For 2026–27 state aid: Arizona Promise Program: April 1, 2026 for priority consideration. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and school money often runs out far earlier, so file as soon as you can.
What grants does Arizona offer?
Arizona Promise Program: Covers tuition and fees at Arizona's public universities for Pell-eligible resident students. You're considered for most of these automatically when you file the FAFSA as a Arizona resident.
How do I apply for financial aid in Arizona?
File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It covers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study) and is how Arizona Board of Regents determines state awards. Then apply to scholarships separately; they stack on top of everything else.