Research & Resources

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Local

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Provides financial assistance to support academic endeavors. Southern Arizona students graduating from public high schools are eligible to apply.

Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC)

The MEC has a Regional College Access Center that provides local and national information for Tucson and Pima County students, parents, educators and lifelong learners. It includes a database for Scholarship Searches.

University of Arizona Office of Student Financial Aid

Scholarships, grants, waivers, loans and employment for students. Includes a financial aid estimator.

University of Arizona Graduate Financial Assistance

Information for graduate students at the U of A.

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National

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program

Provides scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources.

FedMoney.org

All US government grants and student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info for over 130 government grants and loans (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to education!

FinAid

Free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA application, information and instructions.

Federal Student Aid

From the U.S. Department of Education. Includes information on federal student aid and repaying student loans.

Foundation Center's FAQ's for students seeking funding

Frequently asked questions about funding your education.

Fundsnet Online Services Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

Resources to find the financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, fellowships or other kinds of financial aid.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.

Nellie Mae Loan Link

Student loan programs and online applications.

Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid (PDF)

Student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Long list of western public universities and colleges that offer significantly reduced tuition rates for Arizona residents going to school out of state. The amount of reduction varies by institution and state.

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