What is the College Attainment Grant Program?

The ASU College Attainment Grant Program is ASU’s commitment to low-income families in Arizona. This program covers resident tuition and fees for up to four years (i.e., eight, full-time, consecutive fall and spring semesters, excluding summer) using a combination of federal, state, institutional, and private grants and scholarships. Special class fees and study abroad program fees are not covered by the CAG Program.

To automatically be considered you must meet all of the following criteria:

• be an Arizona resident for tuition purposes
• be a new, full-time freshman entering immediately after your Arizona high school graduation
• be a degree-seeking student (excluding online degree programs)
• submit a FAFSA by March 1st
• submit all documents for FAFSA verification tasks by July 1st
• be Federal Pell Grant eligible

Renewal criteria includes:

• completing 24 ASU credit hours by the end of each academic year
• have an ASU cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
• continue to be Federal Pell Grant eligible
• maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• abide by the Student Code of Conduct

To view the important deadlines and details, please visit the College Attainment Grant Program website.

Need additional help? Access 24/7 live chat, create a case from My ASU Service Center or call 855-278-5080.