Filing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the whole admissions process for seniors.  Not only can students qualify for Federal PELL grants, there are many scholarships and programs that require students to have at least submitted a FAFSA.  The ASU Obama Scholars Program, College Attainment Grant, NAU Access2Excellence and the University of Arizona's Pell Pledge and Arizona Assurance Program are examples. To learn more about these awesome opportunities that offer students significant assistance with the cost of attending a university, please visit the links below. 

The ASU Obama Scholars program covers most of the student's cost of attendance.  It also includes a first year success coaching component. Be sure to learn about the various program FAFSA priority deadlines and make sure you have your admissions application with the application fee paid or waived, transcript and FAFSA on file with the college by the deadline date.

ASU College Attainment Grant and ASU Obama Scholars Eligibility and Program Information

ASU Obama Scholars FAFSA priority deadline:                    March 1st

ASU College Attainment Grant FAFSA Priority Deadline:      July 1st

NAU Access2Excellence

NAU Access2Excellence FAFSA Deadline:                            April 1st

Arizona Assurance Eligibility and Program Information

UofA Arizona Assurance FAFSA priority deadline:                 April 1st

Arizona Promise Program (Available at all 3 in-state public universities)

Arizona Promise Program FAFSA deadline:                           April 1st

Some FAFSA Support Resources:

• Ask Benji -Your digital FAFSA assistant.  Text your FAFSA related question(s) to 602-786-8171 and Benji will respond promptly.  For more information visit: https://www.askbenji.org/

• Students may also find help at the Student Aid Help Center  on the Federal Student Aid Website.