Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Tempe, AZ
How students pay for Arizona State University
Sticker price $30,823 a year. After grants, the average student pays $14,694, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $9,413 to $24,047.
- 90%admitted
- 64,674undergraduates
- 67%graduate
- 85%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
Arizona Promise Program
Who: Pell-eligible Arizona residents What: Covers remaining tuition and fees after other gift and merit aid, valued up to $14,215 a year
Official details →What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $35,167 a year versus $12,975 for Arizona residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
85%grant from Arizona State Universityavg $9,787
29%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,732
14%state grantavg $4,558
29%federal student loanavg $5,213
Scholarships from Arizona State University
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- President Barack Obama Scholars ProgramCovers tuition and fees; may also fund first-year housing and meals
Pell-eligible Arizona residents who show leadership qualities and meet the financial need criteria.
- College Attainment GrantUp to $14,814 a year
Pell-eligible students.
- New American University President's Award$9,000 a year (2027-28 amount, Arizona residents)
Admitted first-year students, based on academic information; other New American University award levels exist.
- University Grant$3,000 a year (2027-28 amount)
Students with household income of $120,000 or less who file the FAFSA, including those who are not Pell-eligible; can be combined with a New American University scholarship.
- Financial Aid Trust GrantUp to $4,000 a year
Students eligible for need-based aid.
- Arizona Foster Youth AwardFree tuition
Arizona foster youth.
Priority FAFSA deadline: January 15. CSS Profile: not required (only for Prop 308 students who cannot file the FAFSA; ASU CSS….
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Arizona
Arizona Promise Program
Covers in-state tuition, mandatory fees and program fees at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona, after other grants and scholarships (up to eight semesters)
Who qualifies: Arizona residents who graduate from an Arizona high school with at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA, qualify for any federal Pell Grant, and start full-time on campus at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona the fall right after high school.
How: No separate application: file the FAFSA by 1 April of your senior year and get admitted. FAFSA priority dates: 15 January for ASU, 1 April for NAU and the University of Arizona.
Official rules →State grant · Arizona
Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP)
Up to $2,500 a year; the average award is $1,000
Who qualifies: Arizona residents enrolled at least half-time as undergraduates at a participating Arizona college who are eligible for a Pell Grant.
How: File the FAFSA. Many participating schools select students automatically; at others, ask the financial aid office.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Tempe
| Studio | $1,400/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,500/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $870/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 85287. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$15.15/hour minimum wage in Arizona
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $6,818 before tax. That covers about 8 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: rises with inflation every 1 January, by state law. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$19,151median federal debt≈ $218/month over 10 years
$69,111median earnings10 years after enrolling
67%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Arizona State University
Does Arizona State University offer free tuition?
Yes: Arizona Promise Program. Pell-eligible Arizona residents Covers remaining tuition and fees after other gift and merit aid, valued up to $14,215 a year.
What scholarships does Arizona State University offer?
President Barack Obama Scholars Program (Covers tuition and fees; may also fund first-year housing and meals); College Attainment Grant (Up to $14,814 a year); New American University President's Award ($9,000 a year (2027-28 amount, Arizona residents)); University Grant ($3,000 a year (2027-28 amount)); Financial Aid Trust Grant (Up to $4,000 a year). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Arizona State University really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $14,694 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $9,413 to $24,047. The full cost of attendance before aid is $30,823.
Does Arizona State University give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 85% of first-year students received a grant from Arizona State University itself, averaging $9,787. 29% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,732).
How much is rent near Arizona State University?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (85287) is $1,500 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,740 for a two-bedroom, about $870 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Arizona State University?
Yes. The minimum wage in Arizona is $15.15 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $6,818 before tax.
How much debt do Arizona State University graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $19,151, about $218 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $69,111.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Arizona State University Campus Immersion. How these pages work.
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