Proposition 308

Arizona Prop 308 Information for Students

Prior to Prop. 308, under A.R.S. § 15-1803, a student without lawful immigration status was not eligible for in-state tuition. Prop. 308 made two significant changes to Arizona law.

First, subject to statutorily defined exceptions, now all students, including those without lawful immigration status, are eligible for in-state tuition at state universities and community colleges if the student both:

Second, Prop. 308 repealed § 15-1825, which has previously made students without lawful immigration status ineligible to receive financial aid funded as a whole, or in part, with state monies. For additional questions about Financial Aid contact The Office of Scholarhips and Financial Aid.

Students who may qualify should review and submit the Arizona High School Graduate form.

For additional information regarding current litigation involving Proposition 308, including frequently asked questions and updates, please refer to the Arizona Board of Regents' Proposition 308 FAQ’s and Proposition 308 Litigation Update..

Proposition 308 replaces Proposition 300. Verification of Lawful Presence, previously required through Proposition 300, is no longer required.