Federal Aid
Eligibility for need-based grants, loans, scholarships, and Federal Work-Study programs is determined by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Applicants must have been admitted to a University of Arizona degree program before Office of Student Financial Aid will make financial aid awards. Many UA financial assistance programs for students are based on need; therefore, graduate students are urged to file the FAFSA whether or not they intend to obtain federal student loans. Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to receive Federal loans.
University of Arizona Office of Student Financial Aid
The University’s Office of Student Financial Aid offers students a full array of scholarships, grants, awards, loans and work-study. For information regarding financial aid and current opportunities available, please visit the web site at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/Default.aspx; call (520) 621-1858, visit the University of Arizona Administration Building, Room 208, or email: askaid@arizona.edu.
University of Arizona Graduate College Resources
Financial Aid resources at the University of Arizona Graduate College include meritorious awards and scholarships for international students. Employment as a Graduate Assistant/Associate is also available. Please visit the Graduate College web site at Financial Resources | University of Arizona Graduate College for more information.
College of Optical Sciences Resources
Optical Sciences graduate students are eligible for grants, awards, scholarships and fellowships throughout the year. Please visit our web site at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/scholarshipsoverview.htm. We suggest that you view the scholarships listed at “Scholarships Available Now” frequently, as the site is updated as soon as information is received. The scholarship opportunities listed are all appropriate for optical sciences students. Although the criteria shown may not specify "optical sciences," students should know that scholarships for physics, engineering, materials science and astronomy are appropriate opportunities. Information regarding financial aid opportunities is also emailed to students throughout the year. Therefore, it is wise to keep the College of Optical Sciences Academic Programs Office staff current on student contact information, particularly the email address.