ASU offers scholarships for eligible online students. Once admitted to ASU, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and you'll automatically be considered based on your eligibility. No separate scholarship application required.
How to apply for an ASU Online scholarship
Once you're admitted to an online program at ASU, you need to submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for a scholarship. If you qualify, you’ll receive notification by email.
Available ASU Online scholarships
Here's an overview of scholarships through the ASU Online Scholarship program that eligible undergraduate students can receive for fall 2026 and spring 2027:
- ASU Online Opportunity Scholarship
- Provides up to $375 per credit hour in scholarship funding. Your award amount is determined after other eligible financial aid, including the Pell Grant, has been applied.
- Eligibility
- Open to Arizona and out-of-state residents enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) each spring and fall semester.
- To qualify:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Minimum 3.00 unweighted high school or cumulative transfer GPA
- Family income of $120,000 or less
- Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, including maintaining a minimum 2.00 ASU cumulative GPA
- ASU Online AZ Transfer Scholarship
- Provides up to $375 per credit hour in scholarship funding. Award amount is determined after other eligible financial aid, including the Pell Grant, has been applied.
- Eligibility
- Open to Arizona residents transferring from another institution.
- To qualify:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Arizona resident
- Family income of $120,000 or less
- Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, including maintaining a minimum 2.00 ASU cumulative GPA
How often can these scholarships be renewed?
Eligible first-year students can renew an ASU scholarship for up to 8 semesters. Eligible students transferring credits to ASU, continuing their degree, or re-entering after a pause can renew these scholarships for up to 6 semesters.
For all scholarships, you’ll need to meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, including maintaining a minimum 2.00 ASU cumulative GPA.
Can these scholarships be used with other financial aid?
Yes, these scholarships are applied after all other financial aid — including grants and other scholarships — has been counted toward your tuition. This is sometimes called a last-dollar scholarship.
A few exceptions apply:
- If your employer covers tuition through an ASU partner benefit, such as Starbucks, you are not eligible to combine these scholarships while receiving those benefits.
- International, ASU Local and military students are also not eligible.
Questions? We’re here to help
If you’re not yet an ASU Online student, talk with an enrollment coach by filling out the form below. Your enrollment coach can walk you through scholarship opportunities alongside degree programs and financial aid options.
If you’re a current ASU Online student, connect with your success coach through My ASU in the “Coaching” section within the Academic Support Team box.