Prop. 308: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Prop. 308 (Click to view)
A: Prop. 308 allows all students, including Arizona DREAMers, to receive in-state college tuition when a student (a) attended a high school school in Arizona or equivalent for a minimum of two years and (b) graduated from a public school, private school, or homeschool in Arizona or obtained a GED.
Q: Who qualifies? (Click to view)
A: Undocumented / DACA students + returning students (DACA or undocumented) who attended an AZ high school or equivalent (homeschool) for 2 years and graduated from an AZ high school or obtained a GED
Q: Do you need to have DACA to benefit? (Click to view)
A: No, undocumented students are eligible. You must not hold a non-immigrant visa.
Q: When will Prop. 308 go into effect? (Click to view)
*A: Prop. 308 is already in effect, in-state tuition should be reflected in your tuition rate if you qualify.
Arizona community colleges and State Universities have their own guidelines, please refer to the links below for more information:
- Arizona State University
- University Of Arizona
- Maricopa Community Colleges
- Coconino Community College
- Northern Arizona University
- Pima Community College
Q: For current students, will their eligibility be updated automatically? (Click to view)
A: Ideally, everything will be updated and reflected automatically, but we suggest always meeting with advisor/financial aid office to make sure tuition is reflected accordingly.
Q: What information should I provide to qualify for in-state tuition? (Click to view)
A: Colleges and universities require a high school transcript or a GED to show residency and graduation. Contact your high school front office or counselor for more information on obtaining transcripts.
Q: Does Prop. 308 apply to all programs and degrees? (Click to view)
A: Yes, it applies to all programs and degrees at state universities and community colleges.
Q: What if I have attended an AZ high school for 1 year and only been in the US for 2 years? (Click to view)
A: You must attend a high school in AZ for at least two years to qualify for in-state tuition in Arizona
Q: What if you have paid out-of-state tuition in the past and want to go back to school? (Click to view)
A: Your tuition rate will reflect the changes as long as you are eligible
Requirements: Attended an AZ high school school for 2 years and graduated from an AZ high school
Q: What if you went to college out-of-state and want to attend a school in AZ? (Click to view)
A: As long as you went to an Arizona high school for 2 years and graduated from an AZ high school, you will qualify for in-state tuition in Arizona even if you went out of state.
Q: I’m a undocumented/ DACAmented, am I eligible for state funded grants as well as scholarships? (Click to view)
A: Yes. We have a list of scholarships available for undocumented / DACA students, we will update it as we get more information. Click here to view scholarships.
Q: I’m a undocumented/ DACAmented, am I eligible for financial aid? (Click to view)
A: Yes, you are eligible for local and state financial aid.
You are not eligible for federal aid like FAFSA and Pell Grants.
Q: How can educators guide their undocumented / DACAmented students through this process? (Click to view)
A: We will be hosting trainings on Prop. 308 implementation in Q1 of 2023. If interested, please fill out this form.
Q: If I am not eligible for federal aid like FAFSA, do I have other options? (Click to view)
A: Yes, you can apply under CSS profile, a need-based financial aid resources for Arizona’s public universities (ASU, NAU, UofA).
Scholarships for Undocumented/ DACA Students
We know it's been hard for undocumented to attain higher education, especially with the out of state tuition prices here in AZ. We've compiled a list of scholarships that are available to students, regardless of immigration status.
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Prop. 308 Guidelines by School
Note: We are still awaiting on some schools to provide their guidelines.
