TUCSON, Ariz. — Native American undergraduate students will no longer have to pay tuition or mandatory fees at the University of Arizona's main campus in Tucson.
The university made the announcement Monday.
Beginning this fall, full-time undergraduates will be eligible for the Arizona Native Scholars Grant, the first program of its kind in Arizona. Students from the state's 22 federally recognized Native American tribes qualify for this grant.
According to UArizona, the program was funded through a reallocation of financial aid dollars.
To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and provide tribal identification.
For more information about the Arizona Native Scholars Grant, visit Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
Get to know 12 News
At 12 News, we listen, we seek, we solve for all Arizonans. 12 News is the Phoenix NBC affiliate owned by TEGNA Inc.
12 News is built on a legacy of trust. We serve more than 4.6 million people every month on air, on our 12 News app, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and 12News.com.
We are committed to serving all of the Valley's communities, because we live here, too.
12 News is the Official Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the proud recipient of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Overall Excellence.
Stay connected by downloading the 12 News app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store. Catch up on any stories you missed on the show on the 12 News Youtube channel. Read content curated for our Spanish-speaking audience on the Español page. Or see us on the 12 News Plus app available on Roku or Amazon Fire.
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDWDKoBbuKNdTnSt8XmQXjw_XNl_RjC7q
