THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR FAFSA 

What is FAFSA?​

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The sooner you file your FAFSA, more aid options will be available to you. To receive federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the FAFSA every year you attend college. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and schoo​l aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

To be considered for federal student aid for the 2025–2026 award year, you can complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form between Dec 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

​After filing your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) listing all the information you provided in the online application. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be included in the SAR. Colleges ​​​will then calculate your estimated cost of attendance (COA). Your EFC is subtracted from your COA to determine your eligibility for aid.

​​If you have additional questions, you find tutorials and other help materials on FAFSA's Help Page​​

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships 

Check out a list of scholarships open to Arizona High School Seniors! View the scholars​hips and requirements here​

In-State College Scholarship Pages:

• Scholarship Portal with Additional Scholarships

University of Arizona Merit Scholarships

• Scholarship Universe​ (must apply to UofA before you can access it)

Northern Arizona University Merit Scholarships

• Lumberjack Scholarship
• Additional Scholarship Options

Grand Canyon University Scholarships

Maricopa Community Colleges Scholarships

General Scholarship Search Sites:

• CollegeDepot​
• Scholarships​​ ​​
• Fas​tweb
• ​Cappex
• College Board
• Unigo
• Peterson's
• StudentScholarships.org

Other Scholarship Opportunities:

Credit Union West Scholarship
Carl's Jr Scholarship
Hagan Scholarship
Cruz Firm Scholarships
Scholarships for Undocumented Students

Parker & Sons: Character Counts Scholarship

Project Unify - Unified Sports

Access Division Program: https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/visit/access-davidson

As you plan ahead for senior year, we invite you to consider our Access Davidson program! This fly-in program will take place Sunday, September 14th through Tuesday, September 16th on Davidson College’s campus. This is a selective college visit program designed for high school seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college, students from rural or low-income backgrounds, and/or students who do not have the means to visit campus on their own (either because of geographic distance or financial stress).

Submit our interest form to be notified when the application goes live. The deadline to apply will be Friday, August 1st. 

Davidson will cover the cost of transportation to and from campus, meals, and overnight accommodations for program participants. Note that this program is only open to students living and attending high school in the United States and Puerto Rico. Students who have not been on an official visit to campus will be prioritized for participation.

Located 20 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina, Davidson College is a liberal arts college dedicated to cultivating humane instincts and disciplined, creative minds. We are governed by an Honor Code that sets the tone for our academic and residential community. Students are surrounded by an inclusive community of scholars who are smart, driven and kind. It is a community that encourages critical thinking, dignifies hard work, and cultivates enduring relationships. Davidson is also proud to stand as one of only two dozen schools in the country that admit students independent of their family’s ability to pay, meet 100 percent of calculated need, and do so without loans in their aid package.

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Additional Resources

2024-25 Foundation Scholarships Now Open!
The Peoria Education Foundation is excited to announce that the 2024-25 scholarship application period is now open through Friday, Dec. 13. These scholarships support students in their post-secondary education, recognizing achievements and providing encouragement as they work toward their goals. Scholarship recipients will be honored at a special awards reception in the spring. Apply today and take a step closer to achieving your educational dreams! https://www.peoriaedfoundation.org/scholarships

University of Arizona

Scholarship Universe is U of A's scholarship matching tool for U of A admitted students.

https://financialaid.arizona.edu/ScholarshipUniverse

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT LOANS 

It may be challenging to graduate from college without any loans, but there are ways to at least decrease your debt burden. Use this link to read an article posted by US News and World Report to learn more.