Also referred to as the Purple Heart Waiver, the Arizona Tuition Waiver scholarship is available through the state of Arizona to support veterans wounded in action or injured in the line of duty, as well as the dependents of service members who have died in the line of duty. This program provides a tuition-free education for eligible individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree at public universities and community colleges in Arizona.
To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria within designated tiers:
Complete the Post-9/11 Tuition Waiver Verification Form and submit necessary documentation to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services in person or by email to benefits@azdvs.gov.
Please note that ASU does not process or approve these applications.
Previous qualification for this benefit in Arizona
If you have previously qualified for this benefit in Arizona, please email benefits@azdvs.gov. In the body of the email, include your full name, date of birth, and your 10-digit ASU student ID number, and request that ASU be notified to transfer the records verifying your qualification for this benefit.
