Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is committed to expanding access and increasing success in post-secondary education for Arizonans. ACPE is the state entity named by the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs to provide access to state and federal grants. The website offers a one-stop resource for current state grants, scholarships, and forgivable loans.

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State Grant Opportunities

• ARIZONA TEACHER STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (FORMERLY MATH, SCIENCE, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM) - is a need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and encourage college students who are Arizona residents to enter into the teaching profession and teach in a public school in Arizona.
• The Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP) - establishes a state and institutional partnership to provide student financial assistance in the form of need-based grants to low-income, undergraduate, Arizona resident students who have demonstrated substantial financial need, enabling students to attend post-secondary institutions in the State of Arizona. The maximum AzLEAP award for the academic year is $2,500; however, the average amount awarded is $1,000 for the academic year.

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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

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Contact:

‍Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education

‍1740 W. Adams, Suite 3009

Phoenix, AZ 85007

‍Phone: 602-542-7230

‍Fax: 602-258-2483

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