Undergraduate Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

There are four main types of financial aid for undergraduate students at ASU:

  • Grants – gift assistance that does not need to be repaid. Awarding of grants is primarily based on financial need.
  • Loans – provided to the student or the student's parents for educational expenses. Loans must be repaid.
  • Scholarships – gift assistance that is awarded based on merit and/or financial need. Scholarships do not need to be repaid as long as all requirements are met.
  • Student Employment – working while attending school in order to meet students' personal and/or educational expenses.

To be eligible for most of these types of financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. The FAFSA can be completed online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Financial Aid at ASU

The ASU Student Financial Assistance website is the best place to start when looking for information on financial aid resources at ASU. Types of information you can find on the website are: funding sources, cost of attendance, how to apply for aid, scholarship listings, a student guide to financial aid, information for your parents, and even a glossary to help you understand the financial aid terminology. There are many valuable resources available for you to use, so we encourage you to visit the website often.

ASU has three Student Employment programs, including the ASU Hourly Employment Program, the Federal Work-Study Program, and the Off-Campus Hourly Program. For more information on student employment at ASU or to search for jobs, please visit the Student Employment website.

Scholarships

The School of Sustainability offers scholarships to students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainability. All School of Sustainability undergraduates are eligible to apply. Since scholarship awards are competitive, we also encourage you to apply for outside scholarships. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more.


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