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Some of the most valuable college aid in Arizona is the least known — in-state tuition for undocumented graduates, the foster-youth tuition waiver, and more. Answer a few optional questions and we’ll point you to what fits, with the exact next step and who to ask.
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Everyone can find some aid — start with the scholarships and service awards below.
AmeriCorps education award
Earn itA term of service earns an education award (~$7,395) you can put toward tuition or student loans.
Who qualifies: Open to most students regardless of income or status — a gap-year or part-time service term earns money for college.
Do this: Look into AmeriCorps positions in Arizona; a completed term earns a Segal Education Award.
Ask: AmeriCorps (nationalservice.gov)
Private & local scholarships
ScholarshipLocal awards have far less competition than national ones — and they stack.
Who qualifies: Everyone qualifies for some. Local, employer, faith, and community scholarships are the most winnable and the most overlooked.
Do this: Build a base essay once and apply to several local scholarships — small awards add up fast.
Ask: Your school counselor and this site’s scholarship list
Find scholarshipsTip: even one answer above can surface aid worth thousands — the foster-youth tuition waiver and Arizona’s in-state tuition for undocumented graduates are two of the most overlooked.
This is a starting point, not a determination — confirm every option with your school counselor or the college’s financial-aid office. Rules and amounts change.
Fees you don’t have to pay
Applying costs money before you’ve won a cent — but test and application fees are waivable for students with financial need. Most never claim them. See what you can skip.
Nothing here is saved or sent — it clears when you leave.
Fee waivers exist for students with financial need — check the box below if any apply to you.
A starting point, not a determination — your counselor confirms eligibility and hands you the codes and forms. Savings are rounded typical amounts.
Can undocumented students get in-state tuition in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona’s Proposition 308 (2022) lets students who attended an Arizona high school for about two or more years and graduated pay in-state tuition at Arizona’s public colleges and universities — regardless of immigration status. Ask the admissions or residency office about Prop 308.
Is there college aid for former foster youth in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona waives tuition and fees at its public universities and community colleges for students who were in Arizona foster care (typically until age 26), and the federal Chafee Education and Training Voucher can add several thousand dollars a year. Ask the campus foster-youth liaison.
Can I get aid if I can’t file the FAFSA?
Often, yes. Undocumented students can’t file the FAFSA, but many private and community scholarships don’t require citizenship or a Social Security number, and Arizona’s in-state tuition still applies. The finder above points you to the ones that fit.