1. What is the difference between scholarships and Tuition Awards?
“Scholarships” are cash and can be used for anything while “Tuition Awards” are credits that can only be applied to tuition.  (top)

2. How do I find scholarships?
*Use the Scholarships web site at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/.
*Check with the department of your major. Many departments have funds for full or partial tuition waivers or other scholarship funds not awarded by Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
* Contact local organizations, churches, or civic groups you belong to. Also ask your employer or your parent’s employer

* Use the search engines suggested by the web site  (top)

3. How do I apply for scholarships?
For UA scholarships, you will automatically be considered when you apply for admissions. Other scholarships can be found at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/. They have various deadlines and application processes. Please read the scholarship details on how and when to apply.  (top)

4. I am an Arizona high school student. How do I apply for UA scholarships?
Just apply for acceptance at the UA. Early is better than late. Follow up and be sure all your transcript and test materials are received by admissions. Do a really good job on the application especially where any personal statements are required.  (top)

5. Will you match the amount offer by other schools?
UA has a very competitive scholarships program and offers are NOT negotiable.  (top)

6. When are students with scholarships reviewed for satisfactory progress?
This is when we check to make sure they completed 24 units for students that received their scholarship at the 2008-2009 school year or earlier, and 30 units for students who received a Scholarship after the 2008-2009 school year and have a 3.0 GPA. If satisfactory progress is made, the scholarship will automatically be renewed.  If you did NOT meet your unit or GPA requirement, you will lose your scholarship. However, once you meet the requirements again, you can notify Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and your scholarship will be reinstated.  (top)

7. What is a Scholarship Appeal form and where do I get one?
All scholarship recipients have the right to appeal if they do not meet satisfactory progress.  However, only students with extenuating circumstances (ex. Death in the family) will be approved.  A hard course load is not considered an extenuating circumstance.   Scholarship appeal forms can be downloaded from the scholarship webpage athttp://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/forms/. (top)

8. What is the Scholarships Deferment form and where do I get one?
Students who study abroad or do missionary work, can complete a deferment form.  Scholarships can be deferred for up to 2 semesters.  Additional info and forms can be printed off the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/forms/.  (top)

9. I’m interested in Studying Abroad. Can my scholarship be used for these expenses?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to use your scholarship(s) during your time abroad unless you are participating in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program.  For information on scholarships for use while studying abroad, you will want to contact the Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange at http://studyabroad.arizona.edu/.  You may also want to consider contacting outside scholarship sources for possible scholarship assistance. Please explore our website at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/ for a listing of selected outside scholarships and a variety of other scholarship search engines.

In order to use the scholarship(s) when you return to the UA, you will need to request a deferment. A deferment may be authorized for no more than 2 semesters. Deferment request forms can be found at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/forms/.  (top)

 10. Can my scholarship be used to pay for a summer session class?

Your scholarships are not applicable to any summer session or winter session. They are to be used only during the normal academic year, fall and spring semesters only.  (top)

11. I have done really well at UA, but my program will actually take more than 8 semesters. Can my scholarship be extended?

Unfortunately, we do not extend scholarship offers.  But since you have done so well, you should be able to qualify for other scholarships. To look for other scholarship opportunities, we suggest contacting outside scholarship sources for possible financial assistance. For a listing of selected outside scholarships and a variety of other scholarship search engines explore our website at http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/.  Check on a regular basis as we keep updating this page.

You may want to contact the department in which you will be studying under for possible scholarship assistance. You can find a listing of the various departments on our campus here http://www.arizona.edu/index/alldepts-index.php.  We also recommend applying for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.  (top)