To be considered for the Obama Scholars Program, students must submit all requested financial aid verification documents. This applies to both incoming first-year students and current participants. Meeting criteria and deadlines does not guarantee placement, as funding is limited and the program closes when funds are exhausted. There are no exceptions to these dates, so please submit documents early to address any issues.

To be considered for the Obama Scholars Program, you must submit your FAFSA by Feb. 1, 2025, and have a complete ASU admission application on file (including test scores, transcripts and fees) by Jan. 15, 2025. This applies to both incoming first-year students and current Obama Scholars. Meeting the criteria and deadlines does not guarantee placement, as funding is limited and the program closes once funds are exhausted.

Submit your FAFSA before ASU's priority filing date each year to increase your chances of receiving more federal aid. Students who apply by this date are more likely to get need-based aid. If you miss the priority date, you can still submit your FAFSA.  For more details, visit the FAFSA information page.

If you are a Federal Pell Grant recipient who has all outstanding financial aid verification documents submitted and are enrolled in spring 2025 sessions A & C, you may obtain your textbooks for the semester online or in person at the Sun Devil Campus Stores and have your book charges billed to your student account. If you are eligible, you will be sent an ASU email each semester with instructions and a link will be provided on My ASU under the finances tab on this date.

If you are a Federal Pell Grant recipient who has all outstanding financial aid verification documents submitted and are enrolled in summer 2025 session B, you may obtain your textbooks for the semester online or in person at the Sun Devil Campus Stores and have your book charges billed to your student account. If you are eligible, you will be sent an ASU email each semester with instructions and a link will be provided on My ASU under the finances tab on this date.

If you are a Federal Pell Grant recipient who has all outstanding financial aid verification documents submitted and are enrolled in summer 2025 session B, you may obtain your textbooks for the semester online or in person at the Sun Devil Campus Stores and have your book charges billed to your student account. If you are eligible, you will be sent an ASU email each semester with instructions and a link will be provided on My ASU under the finances tab on this date.

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