About the Scholarship
The State of Arizona has established the Spouse of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship to provide for coverage of tuition and fees pertaining to undergraduate degrees at the University of Arizona. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) was appropriated $10 million and has oversight of the program. The first awards for this scholarship are available for Spring 2023.
Scholarship Criteria
Current spouse of an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States
Enrolled in classes at University of Arizona
Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program
Classification as an in-state Arizona resident
How to Apply
Step 1
Veteran spouse applicants are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for consideration of federal aid, scholarships, and public grants, with this scholarship serving as a "last dollar" award to cover the remaining cost of tuition and fees after all other aid is received.
Step 2
New and readmitted students will need to complete the Statement of Residency Classification form. Continuing students desiring a consideration of a change in residency classification must complete the Petition to Change Residency form. To qualify for this scholarship, you must be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes. For information on residency guidelines and procedures, visit Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes.
Step 3
Enroll in a bachelor's degree program
Step 4
Enroll in classes at University of Arizona for the summer, fall, or spring semesters
Step 5
Apply for the Spouse of Military Veteran Scholarship
Additional Information
Please visit Scholarship & Financial Aid for a complete list of terms and conditions for this scholarship and other Specialty Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Tuition Waivers.
Spouses who are eligible for the Department of Veteran Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) may elect to accept those benefits instead of this scholarship, and only one of these can be designated as the final payment source. Funding for this scholarship is dependent on availability.