Residency
Non-Resident Tuition Rate for Arizona High School Graduates
What is it? If you graduated from an Arizona high school, with three years of physical attendance in Arizona (even if not consecutive), but don't qualify for in-state tuition, you may be eligible for a special reduced rate that's 150% of in-state tuition (instead of the full out-of-state rate).
Who qualifies?
You must meet all three requirements:
- Be an ASU undergraduate student
- Graduated from an Arizona high school
- Attended high school in Arizona for at least 3 years while living in Arizona
Note: The 3 years don't have to be consecutive, and completing 9th grade in Arizona counts toward the requirement.
What's covered?
This reduced rate applies to regular undergraduate tuition only. It does not apply to:
- Online programs
- Differential tuition
- Accelerated programs
- Distributed programs
How to apply
Automatic review: If you graduated from an Arizona high school, we'll automatically check if you qualify when you submit your final high school transcript to ASU Admissions. You'll get an email letting you know the result.
Manual application: If you're not automatically approved but think you qualify, you can submit an application with supporting documents.
Important deadlines
- Fall 2025: August 29, 2025
- Spring 2026: January 21, 2026
Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.
Key things to know
- You'll still be classified as a non-resident student
- This tuition change may affect your financial aid - contact Financial Aid if you have questions
- Use the ASU tuition calculator to estimate your costs
- It doesn't matter when you graduated - if you meet the requirements, you're eligible
- Review ABOR Policy for more details