Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education

2020 North Central Ave., Ste. 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4503
Ph: (602)258-2435
Fax: (602)258-2483
E-mail: aosborn@azhighered.org
URL: http://www.azhighered.org

Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Program
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership

Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Program

(Four Year College, University/Loan)

Purpose: Provides grants to financially needy Arizona Community College graduates to attend a private postsecondary baccalaureate degree-granting institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $750. Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 259 loan(s), totalling $348,560. To Apply: Required: transcript; financial need analysis; promissory note. Contact: Dr. April L. Osbern, Executive Director, 602-258-2435, aosborn@azhighered.org.

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: LEAP provides grants to financially needy students who enroll in and attend postsecondary education or training in Arizona schools. LEAP Program was formerly known as the State Student Incentive Grant or SSIG Program. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3700 grant(s), totalling $2,838,854. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis. Contact: Dr. April L. Osbern, Executive Director, 602-258-2435, aosborn@azhighered.org.