Jobs & school help in Arizona
16 federal, state, local and nonprofit programs for Arizona residents. Each one links to step-by-step instructions and the official site.
FAFSA: free application for college aidFree service or coverageOne free form that opens the door to Pell Grants, work-study, federal student loans and most state and school aid.Who qualifies: Students going to college, career school or graduate school.Federal Pell GrantFree moneyCollege aid that never has to be repaid, used at community colleges, universities and trade schools.Up to $7,395/yr · avg. $4,511/yrWho qualifies: Undergraduate students with financial need, based on the FAFSA.American Job CentersFree service or coverageFree help finding a job, writing a resume and paying for job training, at local career centers.Who qualifies: Anyone looking for work or training.American Opportunity Tax CreditTax breakA tax credit of up to $2,500 a year per student for the first four years of college; up to $1,000 can come back as a refund.Who qualifies: Students in their first four years of college, or parents paying for them, under the income limits.Arizona Promise ProgramFree moneyCovers remaining tuition and fees after Pell and other grants at UArizona, ASU or NAU, for up to 4 years.Who qualifies: Pell-eligible Arizona high school graduates attending a state university full time.ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-StopFree service or coverageFree job search help, career coaching, and paid training for in-demand jobs.Who qualifies: Pima County job seekers, including people who lost a job or want new skills.Income-driven student loan repaymentFree service or coverageFederal student loan payments based on your income and family size, which can be as low as $0 a month.Who qualifies: People with federal student loans whose payments are high compared with their income.Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Free service or coveragePaid part-time training at community organizations for older workers, to help them get back into a job.Who qualifies: People 55 and older who are unemployed and have low income.Federal student loansLoan, must be repaidLow-interest loans for college with income-based repayment options.Who qualifies: Most college students enrolled at least half time.Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Free moneyA college grant of $100 to $4,000 a year for students with the greatest financial need. It doesn't have to be repaid.Who qualifies: Undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, at participating schools.Federal Work-StudyFree moneyPart-time jobs for college students with financial need, to help pay school costs.Who qualifies: College students with financial need, at participating schools.Free GED and adult education classesFree service or coverageFree classes for the GED, English language and basic skills, with career pathways.Who qualifies: Adults who want a GED, English classes or basic skills.Job CorpsFree service or coverageFree job training and education for young people, often with housing, meals and health care included.Who qualifies: Young people ages 16 to 24 with low income.Lifetime Learning CreditTax breakA tax credit of up to $2,000 a year for tuition, including graduate school and classes to improve job skills.Who qualifies: Anyone paying for college or job-skills courses, under the income limits.Public Service Loan ForgivenessConditionalForgives remaining federal student loans after 10 years of payments while working for government or a nonprofit.Who qualifies: People with federal student loans working full time for government or a nonprofit.Registered apprenticeshipsFree service or coveragePaid jobs where you earn while you learn a skilled trade or career, with a recognized credential at the end.Who qualifies: Job seekers 16 and older; each program sets its own requirements.
Use the Arizona benefits finder to see which of these fit your situation.