Save time and money on your path to college

At ASU Prep, students earn college credits in high school and get personalized support navigating scholarships and financial aid, building momentum toward their future. This is an exclusive benefit of being an ASU Prep student and comes at no cost to your family.

Your path to college savings: Financial aid webinar

College success starts at ASU Prep

Our 2025 seniors took meaningful steps toward their college journeys, securing support and opening doors to what’s next.

How many college courses should a student take in high school?

Starting as early as grade 9, ASU Prep students can earn college credit tuition-free while still in high school. With support from our Learning Success Coaches, students plan the right number of courses to build readiness, reduce future college costs and stay balanced along the way.

See how starting early can accelerate your college journey

College courses per semester*

Total college credits earned by graduation

College time saved

Estimated tuition savings**

1 course

24 credits

~1 year

$9.6k+ in-state
$27k+ out-of-state

1–2 courses

36 credits

~1.5 years

$14.5k in-state
$41k+ out-of-state

2 courses

48 credits

~2 years

$19k+ in-state
$55+ out-of-state

*Assumes student begins taking college-level courses in 9th grade.
**Tuition estimates are illustrative only and based on average U.S. public university tuition rates. Actual savings will vary by institution.

How to navigate financial aid for college

From scholarships to FAFSA and beyond, ASU Prep helps students plan early and navigate financial aid with confidence. With guidance at each grade level of high school, students and families stay on track to maximize available resources.

Here’s a high-level view of key steps students should take by grade.

Junior year

✅  Research scholarships and grants

✅  Begin exploring financial aid options

✅  Attend info sessions or webinars

Senior year

✅  Complete the FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1

✅  Apply for scholarships and grants with attention to deadlines

✅  Review award letters and compare financial aid packages

Built-in support for scholarships & grants

Scholarships and grants can play an important role in making college more affordable. That’s why every full-time ASU Prep senior participates in Senior Seminar, a year-long course focused on college and career preparation. Students receive guided support with applications, scholarships, FAFSA and essential life skills, helping them move into college feeling prepared and confident. To help stay organized, families can use our Scholarship Log to keep everything in one place.

Download the Scholarship Log

Helpful financial resources

• Scholarship resources
  • ASU Scholarship Search
  • Access ASU Early Access Scholarship
  • Phoenix Public Library
  • FastWeb
  • Arizona Community Foundation
  • BigFuture (College Board)
  • Scholarships.com
  • Peterson’s
  • College Connect
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • United Negro College Fund
  • American Indian College Fund
• Grant resources
  • Pell Grant
  • Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education Grants
  • Grants and Programs
  • ASU College Attainment Program

Your guide to paying for college

Planning for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. ASU Prep’s Pay for College playbook breaks down everything, from earning college credit in high school to scholarships, financial aid and FAFSA. Inside, you’ll find practical tips, worksheets and checklists to help families plan with confidence on the journey to college.

Download the playbook

Take the next steps

With a plan for paying in place, ASU Prep continues to support students as they prepare academically, apply with confidence and access opportunities from a program backed by Arizona State University.

Prepare for college Apply with confidence See the ASU advantage

ASU Prep Digital is the best opportunity for college bound high school students to get as much — even all — of the U.S. General Education Requirements out of the way BEFORE they get to college, thus enabling them to spend 4 or 5 years of uninterrupted university studies focusing strictly on the discipline of their choice."

— Cameron, Earned 62 college credits while in high school

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