Frequently Asked Questions - ASU Advantage
- How do entering freshmen apply for the ASU Advantage?
- What is the general eligibility criteria to participate in this program?
- How is the $25,000 total family income determined?
- What is the maximum number of semesters a student can participate in the program?
- Do I have to be enrolled full-time to be eligible for this program?
- How will I be notified if I am eligible for this program?
- How do entering freshmen apply for the ASU Advantage?
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Students only need to:
- Complete the ASU Admissions Application, and
- Complete the FAFSA.
- What is the general eligibility criteria to participate in this program?
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If you meet the following criteria, you will be eligible to participate:
- Arizona resident.
- Arizona high school graduate.
- Admission to ASU as a degree-seeking freshman for the fall semester.
- Demonstration of total family income of $25,000 or less on your FAFSA.
- Full-time enrollment at any of ASU’s campuses in fall the fall semester and full-time enrollment for seven consecutive semesters thereafter (fall and spring).
- How is the $25,000 total family income determined?
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A student's total family income must be equal to or less than $25,000, as documented on the student's FAFSA for that award year.
- What is the maximum number of semesters a student can participate in the program?
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Program participation extends for eight full-time, consecutive semesters.
- Do I have to be enrolled full-time to be eligible for this program?
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Yes. Full-time enrollment as of census for each fall and spring semester is required.
- How will I be notified if I am eligible for this program?
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Participation and Renewal Criteria will be sent to eligible students with their Financial Aid Notification.