How It Works

By combining gift aid (i.e., Pell Grant, SEOG, ASU Grant, University Grant, LEAP, and scholarships) from federal, state, private, and institutional sources with Federal Work-Study, ASU will cover students' direct costs of attending ASU (minus the Expected Family Contribution) for eight full-time, consecutive semesters. Direct costs include tuition, fees, room, board and books.

ASU will award recipients the following potential combinations of aid. These awards do not require repayment.

• Pell Grants—this federal gift assistance program supports students who have exceptional need.
• Institutional Grants—ASU gift assistance available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. These grants include the ASU Grant, the University Grant and the ASU Advantage Grant.
• FSEOG and LEAP Grants—gift assistance available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.
• Federal Work-Study—a student employment program that allows students to earn funds to assist in paying their educational costs.
• Scholarships— gift assistance awarded by ASU and private donors that recognizes exceptional achievement.
• Outside Resources—funding received from outside sources that assists students in paying for their educational expenses.

In essence, ASU will guarantee that 100% of the estimated direct costs of these students will be met with financial aid that does not require repayment (minus the student's Expected Family Contribution).