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First-Year Tuition & Aid

LEARN MORE.
WORRY LESS.

You Can Do This.
We Can Help.

College is a big investment, but a University of Arizona education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable. Read on to learn how students like you are funding their futures.

Don’t Let Sticker Price
Scare You

At Arizona, nine out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.

Estimated Cost
of Tuition

$13,200
Arizona Residents

$39,600
Non-Arizona Residents

Unsure if you qualify for Arizona Resident Status for tuition purposes?

Here’s the fine print »

How Students Pay

“Finding ways to pay for college can be very daunting. Thankfully, the University of Arizona provides so many resources to give you opportunities to make it work.”

—Mary, Chemical Engineering Major

Gift Aid

Pell Grant
Supplemental Scholarships

Self-Help Aid + Out-of-Pocket Costs

Federal Direct Student Loan(s)
Savings
Federal Work-Study

“In my sophomore year, I applied to become a resident assistant and I have not looked back since. Not only has this experience helped me personally and academically, but it has also helped me tremendously financially.”

—David, Physiology Major

Gift Aid

Wildcat Tuition Aid
Supplemental Scholarships

Self-Help Aid + Out-of-Pocket Costs

Federal Direct Student Loan(s)
Working on Campus as Resident Assistant

“I want other students to know that there are a lot of resources available to pay for school. Don’t let money be the reason you give up.”

—Cynthia, Business Administration
and Management Major

Gift Aid

Transfer Tuition Scholarship
Supplemental Scholarships
University Grant

File Your FAFSA

The key step to finding financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is how millions of students across the U.S. receive federal aid to help fund their college education. There is no cost to complete your FAFSA – all you need are a few financial documents.

FAFSA Open by January 1
*The FAFSA is undergoing a significant update this year, which is why this date looks different from past years.

Arizona School Code: 001083

FAFSA Priority Submission Date: April 1

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4 Years | 1 Price

Our Guaranteed Tuition Plan promises you stable tuition and mandatory fees for four years (eight consecutive semesters). No increases, no surprises.

Guaranteed Tuition Plan FAQs

Make it Manageable

Interested in dividing your tuition into smaller amounts that you pay over time? You may qualify to pay in installments thanks to our Tuition Payment Plan.

Tuition Payment Plan Overview

What Do I Get for My
Investment?

Your Arizona education will pay you back in many ways. But don’t just take our word for it. Become an Arizona Wildcat and you’ll see why we’re named a Best Value University by both the Princeton Review and Forbes.

MORE MONEY
Our Graduates Earn an Average Starting Salary of $54,900 (Highest Among Arizona’s Public Universities)

—According to U.S. News & World Report

LESS DEBT
Arizona Wildcats Are 12% Less Likely to Take Out Student Loans Than Students from Other Universities

—According to a Study on Collegiate Financial Wellness

A HEAD START
Nine Out of 10 Students Are Using University Services to Get Career-Ready Before Graduation

—According to a Universium Study

NO REGRETS
Nine out of 10 Alumni Report Their University of Arizona Education Was Worth the Cost

—According to a Gallup Study

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How Do I Find Financial Aid?
(Hint: We'll Make it Easy)

When you apply and file your FAFSA, we’ll consider you for a wide range of scholarships like:

Wildcat Tuition Awards

Merit-based scholarships for Arizona residents that are renewable for four consecutive years

Arizona Tuition Awards

Merit-based scholarships for non-Arizona residents that are renewable for four consecutive years

Arizona Promise Grant*

Need-based state grant program for Pell-eligible, Arizona resident first-year students that fills in the difference between a student’s tuition, mandatory fees, tuition differentials and program fees and all other gift aid the student receives.

National Scholar Tuition Awards

Tuition awards of varying amounts available to National Scholars as determined by Preliminary SATs

Achievement Award*

Need-based, institutional grant award for non-Arizona residents and renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters

Arizona Native Scholars Grant (ANS)*

ANS is an institutional grant program that covers any remaining gap in tuition, mandatory fees, tuition differentials and program fees and all other gift aid. Eligible students must enroll in Main Campus, and be a Native American, Arizona Resident, Undergraduate student from one of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes.

(*FAFSA required)

Wildcat and Arizona Tuition Awards can be used toward graduate tuition at University of Arizona for students who complete their undergraduate degree in less than four consecutive years.
Do you live in Arizona but feel a bachelor’s degree is out of your reach financially? Our Arizona Promise Grant, Arizona Native Scholars Grant or Arizona Assurance Program may be right for you.

Don’t forget to file your FAFSA using Arizona school code 001083 by our priority submission date of April 1. If you’ve already filed your FAFSA and been admitted to Arizona, you’ll be notified of your financial aid offer by our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Learn More About Tuition Scholarships

Still Need Funding?
We’ll Help You Find It

Our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will work with you to build a financial aid offer that could include one or more of the following options:

Apply for Financial Aid

Gift Aid

Gift aid includes scholarships and grants – money for college that doesn’t need to be repaid. This kind of aid can be merit-based or need-based and comes from a variety of sources.

Learn About Scholarships »

Learn About Grants »

Self-Help Aid

Student self-help options includes Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Student Loans. Students who accept and use self-help options are committing to either working while attending school and/or repaying loans borrowed as a student to supplement other financial aid and savings to pay for educational expenses.

Self-help aid includes loans, which require repayment over a set amount of time and usually with interest, Most federal loans have a six-month grace period, giving you time to land a job after graduation before your first payment is due. And if you’re worried about debt, LendEDU.com reports that our students who use loans graduate with nearly 10% less debt than the national average.

Self-help aid also includes Federal Work-Study, a financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for students who are determined eligible by the FAFSA. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.

Learn About Loans »

Learn About Work-Study »

Attention Admitted Students: Even
More Scholarships Are Waiting for You

Once you’re admitted, you’ll gain access to Scholarship Universe. This powerful scholarship-matching tool connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in funding each year.

Scholarship Universe FAQs

If you have been admitted, you will be notified about your personal financial aid offer from our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. And when you’re ready, you can officially become an Arizona Wildcat by visiting your Next Steps Center.

Next Steps Center

Still Have Questions?

Our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is standing by, ready to help.

Ask Aid