Arizona Promise Program
The Arizona Promise Program covers full tuition for Pell Grant-eligible Arizona residents at ASU, UA, and NAU. Combined with the Pell Grant, most qualifying students pay zero in tuition — yet fewer than half of eligible students apply.
ASU's Promise award covers the difference between tuition and your other federal/state aid. Applied automatically after FAFSA processing — no separate essay required.
More ASU scholarshipsUA administers the Promise through its financial aid office. Award appears in your financial aid package after FAFSA is verified. Renewable with satisfactory academic progress.
More UA scholarshipsNAU makes the Promise available at all campuses including the Yuma and Tucson branches. Contact NAU Financial Aid to confirm processing for your specific campus.
More NAU scholarshipsThe Promise is designed to stack on top of federal and outside aid, not replace it.
| Aid source | Amount | Stacks? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Up to $7,395/yr | Yes | Required for Promise eligibility — stacks automatically. |
| Arizona Promise Program | Remaining tuition gap | Yes | Covers what Pell does not. Together, Pell + Promise = full tuition at many income levels. |
| ASU/UA/NAU automatic merit awards | $2,000–$11,000/yr | Yes | NAUS (ASU), Achievement Award (UA), Presidential (NAU) stack with Promise. These further reduce net cost. |
| Outside scholarships (this catalog) | Varies | Yes | Most outside scholarships stack — verify with your school that they do not reduce Promise eligibility. |
| Federal SEOG Grant | Up to $1,000/yr | Yes | Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant for highest-need Pell recipients. Awarded by your school — ask your financial aid office. |
| State Work-Study | Varies | Yes | Earned income, not a grant — doesn't reduce your Promise award. |
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