• Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR FAFSA 

    What is FAFSA?​

    FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The sooner you file your FAFSA, more aid options will be available to you. To receive federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the FAFSA every year you attend college. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and schoo​l aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

    To be considered for federal student aid for the 2024–2025 award year, you can complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form between Dec 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024.

    What do I need to file a 2024-2025 FAFSA?
    • FSA ID, which you can create here, or get more information about creating your FSA ID
    • Social Security number
    • Driver license
    • Bank statements
    • Parent information (if you're a dependent)
    • W-2 forms and tax returns from two years ago (2022 return for the 2024-2025 FAFSA) 
    • Up to 20 schools you are interested in attending

    What happens after I file my FAFSA?

    ​After filing your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) listing all the information you provided in the online application. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be included in the SAR. Colleges ​​​will then calculate your estimated cost of attendance (COA). Your EFC is subtracted from your COA to determine your eligibility for aid.

    ​​If you have additional questions, you find tutorials and other help materials on FAFSA's Help Page​​

  • COLLEGE DEPOT

    College Depot at Phoenix Public Library is a free, full-service college access center located at the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, Arizona. Our team of college planning and re-engagement advisors offer one-on-one appointments to assist with all action steps necessary to earn a GED, diploma, college degree or apprenticeship, and host workshops including admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and more. College Depot is currently offering virtual and phone appointments 6 days a week and in-person appointments Wednesdays and Saturdays.​ Call us at 602.261.8847, email college.depot@phoenix.gov​, or click here​ to schedule an appointment.

  • Additional Resources

    2024-25 Foundation Scholarships Now Open!
    The Peoria Education Foundation is excited to announce that the 2024-25 scholarship application period is now open through Friday, Dec. 13. These scholarships support students in their post-secondary education, recognizing achievements and providing encouragement as they work toward their goals. Scholarship recipients will be honored at a special awards reception in the spring. Apply today and take a step closer to achieving your educational dreams! https://www.peoriaedfoundation.org/scholarships

    University of Arizona

    Scholarship Universe is U of A's scholarship matching tool for U of A admitted students.

    https://financialaid.arizona.edu/ScholarshipUniverse

     

     

     

Going Merry

  • HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT LOANS 

    It may be challenging to graduate from college without any loans, but there are ways to at least decrease your debt burden. Use this link to read an article posted by US News and World Report to learn more.