Cost & Aid
Freshman
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Freshman Cost
The University of Arizona has developed a Net Price Calculator to help you and your family estimate costs like tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. Estimate the cost of your UA education today, then see which types of aid and scholarships you are eligible for through the UA Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Freshman Aid
To find out if you qualify for government aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online as early as October 1. Because funding is limited, we recommend you fill out your FAFSA form between February 14 and March 1 to see what you automatically qualify for.
| Priority | Deadline |
|---|---|
| FAFSA application becomes available online | October 1 |
| Recommended submission date (due to limited funding) | February 14 |
| Priority deadline | March 1 |
Grants
Based on your FAFSA application, you may be eligible for available grants, which are awards that do not need to be repaid. Below is a list of grants you may be eligible for:
- Arizona Assurance
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Financial Aid Trust Grant*
- Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (AzLEAP)
- Teach Grant
- University Grant (UGrant)*
*University Grants are coordinated with other financial aid offered. If you receive a Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Scholarship, Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR), or other need-based aid, your UGrant eligibility will be affected.
Learn more about federal grant programs
Loans
Loans are also a financing option, and may come from the federal or state governments, from the University, or from private sources. Loans require repayment over a set amount of time and generally are repaid with interest. Deadlines may vary.
Freshman Scholarships
UA Academic Tuition
We reward you for your hard work. Whether or not you are eligible for federal financial aid, you may also qualify for one of the following UA Academic Tuition awards. These awards are merit-based scholarships, each with their own eligibility requirements and deadlines.
- Arizona Excellence Tuition Award (for incoming non-Arizona residents)
- National Scholars Award (for both incoming non-Arizona and Arizona resident national scholar finalists)
- Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award (for incoming Arizona residents)
All financial aid awards are divided into two equal disbursements. You will receive half in the fall term and half in the spring term unless otherwise noted. See this year’s requirements to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.
Scholarship Universe
Check out Scholarship Universe and get matched with thousands of UA and non-UA scholarship opportunities available throughout the year.