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P.O. Box 870112
Tempe , AZ 85287
520-884-5507 Ext. 13
The ASU Advantage
Description: ASU Advantage is the university's commitment to supporting Arizona students from low-income families, by covering the direct costs of attendance with financial aid that does not require repayment. ASU will cover students' direct costs (minus the Expected Family Contribution) for eight full-time, consecutive semesters. Direct costs include tuition, feeds, room, board and books.
Eligibility Criteria (e.g., GPA, majors, full-time or part-time enrollment, specific populations, schools or geographic areas): 1) Arizona resident, 2) enter ASU beginning the fall semester immidiately after Arizona high school graduation, 3) admission to ASU as a degree-seeking freshman beginning the fall semester (pursuing first undergraduate degree), 4) Native American high school seniors that meet the Arizona residency criteria for tuition purposes at ASU are eligible, 5) demonstration of total family income of $25,000 or less on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for eligible students entering in the fall, 6) full-time enrollment, 8) program participation extends for eight full-time, consecutive semesters.
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Value: Varies
Award Type (i.e., merit- or financial need-based): financial need
Application Process (e.g., on-line, PDF download, etc.): Go to http://students.asu.edu/asu-advantage/how-it-works
Contact: Student Financial Aid Office - Tempe Campus
Address: P.O. Box 870412
City: Tempe State: AZ Zip Code: 85287-0412
Phone: 480-965-3355 Fax: 480-965-9484 Email: financialaid@asu.edu
Scholarships
Description: ASU offers a variety scholarships, gift assistance awarded on the basis of merit and/or need, do not have to be repaid. Need-based scholarships require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To find a list of scholarships available for entering freshmen, continuing students, graduate and law students, go to http://students.asu.edu/scholarships/search.
Eligibility Criteria (e.g., GPA, majors, full-time or part-time enrollment, specific populations, schools or geographic areas): Varies based on the scholarship type.
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Value: Varies
Award Type (i.e., merit- or financial need-based): both
Application Due Date: Many ASU scholarships require student action by a specified deadline. While deadlines vary, most occur between December and March.
Application Process (e.g., on-line, PDF download, etc.): Vary based on the scholarship type. For more information, go to http://students.asu.edu/scholarships.
Support during first year of college and/or beyond (e.g., mentoring, workshops, etc.): Yes/No
If yes, please describe: Depends on scholarship program
Website link for more information and/or the application: http://students.asu.edu/scholarships
Contact: Scholarship Office - Tempe Campus
Address: P.O. Box 870412
City: Tempe State: AZ Zip Code: 857287-0412
Phone: 480-965-4845 Fax: 480-965-6967 Email: scholarships@asu.edu
Student Employment
Description: On- and off-campus employment opportunities are available to students who wish to work in order to meet education expenses and/or believe the experience can be a valuable part of their education.
Website link for more information and/or the application: http://students.asu.edu/student-employment
Contact: Student Employment Office - Tempe Campus
Address: P.O. Box 870412
City: Tempe State: AZ Zip Code: 85287-0412
Phone: 480-965-5186 Fax: 480-965-9816 Email: seo@asu.edu
Grants
Description: Grants are gift assistance awarded to qualified undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need (i.e., grants are need-based aid). Grants do not have to be repaid as long as enrollment for the semester in which you receive the grant is maintained.
Eligibility Criteria (e.g., GPA, majors, full-time or part-time enrollment, specific populations, schools or geographic areas): Determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Number of Awards: varies
Award Value: varies
Award Type (i.e., merit- or financial need-based): financial need-based
Application Due Date: FAFSA priority filing date is March 1
Application Process (e.g., on-line, PDF download, etc.): Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.edu.gov
Website link for more information and/or the application: http://students.asu.edu/grants
Contact: Student Financial Aid Office - Tempe Campus
Address: P.O. Box 870412
City: Tempe State: AZ Zip Code: 85287-0412
Phone: 480-965-3355 Fax: 480-965-9484 Email: financialaid@asu.edu
Student Loans
Description: Loans are funds provided to a student (or a student's parent in the case of a PLUS loan) for educational expenses. Loans require repayment. Loans are the last type of aid for which you are considered, after gift aid and Work-Study. Student loan programs offer favorable terms reserved for students. Interest rates are lower than typical consumer rates and you may have an interest-free grace period before repayment begins. ASU offers Federal Perkings, Federal Direct Stafford, Federal PLUS and alternative loans.
Website link for more information and/or the application: http://students.asu.edu/student-loans
Contact: Student Financial Aid Office - Tempe Campus
Address: P.O. Box 870412
City: Tempe State: AZ Zip Code: 85287-0412
Phone: 480-965-3355 Fax: 480-965-9484 Email: financialaid@asu.edu
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