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AFFCF is pleased to bring you the latest information about the resources you need to help you and your student get ready for post-secondary studies.

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THE 2024-2025 FAFSA IS NOW AVAILABLE!

The new, simplified 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available for high school seniors to complete! It should be an easier process than in the past.

• Students can select up to 20 schools to receive their financial information on the FAFSA, so students should include all of the schools they are thinking of attending.

• Completing the FAFSA just sends a school a student's financial information, the student still needs to apply to the school to be considered for admission.

• If a student never applies to some of the schools they selected on the FAFSA, the schools will simply disregard the student's financial information.

It is best to complete the FAFSA early to get the most financial aid possible.

Students considering attending the below Arizona universities should complete the FAFSA prior to each school's FAFSA priority filing deadline:

ASU - March 1st, 2024

NAU - April 1st, 2024

UA - April 1st, 2024

What if I am not eligible to complete the FAFSA?

The FAFSA is only available to U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens, more information about resources for students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA will be coming soon in a future e-newsletter.

What if I am interested in vocational studies or a certificate program?

Many schools that offer vocational programs and certificate programs can also accept federal financial aid. Students who are interested in vocational programs should complete the FAFSA, too! More information about vocational programs will be coming soon in a future e-newsletter.

Need help completing the FAFSA? Click the link below to sign up for one of College Depot's upcoming FAFSA labs!

Want the chance to go to a Spring Training game? Arizona high school seniors who complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA are eligible to enter into a drawing for Spring Training game tickets by completing the below form! Only complete the form after completing the FAFSA. Quantity is limited.

ASU OBAMA SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Students interested in attending ASU starting the Fall 2024 semester who have not yet applied should apply to ASU by 1/15/24 if they want to be considered for the Obama Scholarship, which provides significant financial assistance.

Students must also complete the FAFSA by 3/15/24 to be considered for the Obama Scholarship.

THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN!

The Arizona Community Foundation Scholarship is now open as of 1/1/24 and it is best to complete the application by 2/28/24 to be matched to the most scholarships.

Students complete one application and are matched to available scholarship opportunities. There are several scholarships specific to students with foster care backgrounds.

THE NINA MASON PULLIAM SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION IS OPEN!

For students who will be attending either the Maricopa Community Colleges or ASU, the Nina Mason Pulliam Scholarship application is now open. It is a scholarship specifically for students with foster care backgrounds and provides a lot of support.

Deadline: 3/1/24

THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION IS OPEN!

For students who will be attending ASU, the Armstrong Family Foundation Scholarship is now open. It is a scholarship specifically for students with foster care backgrounds and provides a lot of support.

Deadline: 3/24/24

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Sincerely,



Erika Klotz

Post-Secondary Program Manager

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

(602) 775-5786

www.affcf.org