The University of Arizona and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid strive to offer a variety of financial aid opportunities to enable you to pursue an education at Arizona. Identify which category of student you are for more detailed instructions on how to apply for financial aid.
At the University of Arizona, we offer a wide range of funding opportunities. Learn more about your options so you can maximize the aid you are offered.
Includes information about Gift Aid, Self-Help Aid, and other types of Aid.
Your Arizona journey is an investment in yourself that pays off immediately and lasts for a lifetime.
These criteria and award amounts are for 2025-2026 incoming First-Year and Transfer students only.
Scholarship Universe (SU) is our scholarship-matching tool for admitted University of Arizona students. SU connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. We search, Wildcats apply.
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The Bursar's Office does offer students a "Tuition Payment Plan" to offset the costs of tuition and fees over the semester instead of all at once.
See a breakdown of tuition and fees by semester for your college/program, academic career level, and residency.
Congratulations, you've been granted a First-Year or Transfer Merit Tuition Scholarship!
The money is there for you, however, you need to meet renewal criteria every year to continue to receive your scholarship!
Standard Minimum Renewal Requirements are as follows:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Minimum GPA
3.00 cumulative university of Arizona grade point average (GPA)
Minimum Units
30 cumulative Arizona units completed by the end of the 1st award year to receive Year 2 of award
60 cumulative Arizona units completed by the end of the 2nd award year to receive Year 3 of award
90 cumulative Arizona units completed by the end of the 3rd award year to receive Year 4 of award
Scholarship Universe (SU) is our scholarship-matching tool for admitted University of Arizona students. SU connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. We search, Wildcats apply.