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Arizona Promise Program

Last-dollar tuition and fee support for qualifying Arizona residents at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona.

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At a glance

Free if eligible
What it covers
After other aid, the programme covers tuition and fees at Arizona public universities for eligible students.
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Income / financial rules
Applicants must receive a federal Pell Grant award; this is not a universal tuition waiver or a single published household-income cutoff.
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Who to check first
Be an Arizona resident and high-school graduate with at least a 2.5 GPA.
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Application timing
The source encourages FAFSA by April 1 of senior year for priority consideration. Confirm the actual application year and university timing.
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Read official guidanceYou’ll leave FreeCheapEdu. The program makes the eligibility decision.

Check your eligibility

Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.

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How to apply

  1. 1
    Submit FAFSA, using the university’s aid instructions and the priority timing for your senior year.
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  2. 2
    Apply/enroll at ASU, NAU or University of Arizona and follow the linked College Ready AZ/university guidance to confirm the award.
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What to watch for

Housing, meal plans, parking and books remain outside the promise coverage.
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Other grants and scholarships apply first, so do not add the promise amount to them as extra unrestricted cash.
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Common questions

What is the main benefit?

After other aid, the programme covers tuition and fees at Arizona public universities for eligible students.

As of Oct 16, 2026 · Arizona Board of Regents ↗
Is there an income limit?

Applicants must receive a federal Pell Grant award; this is not a universal tuition waiver or a single published household-income cutoff.

As of Oct 16, 2026 · Arizona Board of Regents ↗
When should I apply?

The source encourages FAFSA by April 1 of senior year for priority consideration. Confirm the actual application year and university timing.

As of Oct 16, 2026 · Arizona Board of Regents ↗

Sources & verification

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Arizona Promise Program
Arizona Board of Regents
Checked Oct 16, 2026
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