New Start Family Chats: Financial Aid
Get Answers to Your Cost & Aid Questions
This week we discussed the cost for attending New Start and the financial aid available to cover it. Nearly no one pays the full listed price for New Start, as there are many ways to reduce the cost.
The easiest way is to submit both the 2024-2025 (summer) FAFSA and the 2025-2026 (fall) FAFSA. Just submitting both of these earns you the New Start Tuition Scholarship (~50% of tuition and fees!). You don't need to qualify for any financial need to earn it.
If you qualify for any amount of the Pell Grant using the 24-25 FAFSA, we will cover the remaining tuition & fees via our Pell Promise. The only remaining costs would be food (varies by student), parking (if you plan to bring a car to campus, usually $120), and textbooks ($70).
If you still need more funding, but do not qualify for the Pell Grant, we have the New Start Friends & Alumni Scholarships to help you cover your costs.
Have questions about your financial aid, or submitting the FAFSA? The easiest way to connect is to email Financial Aid using their link for current and admitted students. You will need your NetID and password to log in. Include details for your specific situation and they will take it from there. If it is a summer aid question, be sure to tell them it is for New Start.
2024-2025 FAFSA (Summer)
This is a link to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA, which enables you to qualify for fall financial aid. Complete both the 23-24 AND the 24-25 FAFSA to qualify for the New Start Tuition Scholarship.
2025-2026 FAFSA (Fall)
This is a link to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA, which enables you to qualify for fall financial aid. Complete both the 24-25 AND the 25-26 FAFSA to qualify for the New Start Tuition Scholarship.
Contact Financial Aid
Use the Current and Admitted Students link. Be sure to have your NetID and password available, as you will need it to log in.
Friends & Alumni Scholarships
Fill out our quick application for access to New Start Friends & Alumni scholarships. These are ideal for students who don't qualify for the Pell Grant, but still need funding in order to participate. These funds are generously contributed from alumni, faculty, staff and community members who wish to support New Start students.
FAFSA Filing Workshop
Get help from our friends in Financial Aid with all of your FAFSA and financial aid questions. This is a great resource as you complete both FAFSAs for New Start.
All workshops are held via Zoom from 5:30pm to 6:30pm: 3/11, 3/20 & 3/25.
FAFSA Drop-In Hours
Drop in between 2pm and 4pm Wednesdays and Thursdays in March for personalized support. Use the link below and log in with your NetID and password to access the zoom link.
UA Tuition Reduction
This is a link to information on qualified tuition reduction (QTR) for dependents of University of Arizona benefits eligible employees.
ASU Tuition Reduction
This is a link to information on qualified tuition reduction (QTR) for dependents of Arizona State University benefits eligible employees.
NAU Tuition Reduction
This is a link to information on the employee tuition reduction program (eTRP) for dependents of Northern Arizona University benefits eligible employees.