Arizona State, Northern Arizona, University of Arizona, and Grand Canyon are all NCAA Division I schools located in Arizona.  

Keep in mind, academic eligibility is determined by GPA in the 16 core courses (not electives).  A minimum 2.3 must be achieved as well as specific ACT or SAT scores.

Take the ACT and/or SAT during the spring of Junior year and again in the fall of Senior year if needed.  To have official ACT/SAT scores sent directly to the NCAA use the code "9999" when registering for the test and requesting test scores to be sent.

 Links to Helpful Information on the NCAA website:

Future Athlete General Information

NCAA Registration

NCAA Division I Eligibility Information

NCAA Division II Information

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

Frequently Asked Questions and Help

Approved High School Core Courses

Free publications from NCAA 

Embry Riddle, Arizona Christian University and Ottawa University are some NAIA schools in Arizona.

NAIA are typically smaller universities with smaller athletic budgets.  They may use the NAIA website for recruiting purposes.  Athletic scholarships are available through NAIA schools if the student proves eligibility.  Eligibility is determined by GPA and ACT/SAT test scores. To be eligible through NAIA students must have at least two of these three: 2.0 overall high school GPA, graduate in top half of class, or an ACT composite score of 18/SAT score of 970.

Take the ACT and/or SAT in spring of Junior year or Fall of Senior year.  To have official scores sent directly to NAIA use the code "9876" when registering for the test and requesting test scores.

NAIA website - information and registration will be here.

NAIA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete