Resources Overview

AHELA understands that planning and paying for college can be overwhelming. The following tools & resources will assist you with these tasks, as well as encourage you along the way. We are developing new tools and planning materials everyday, so please check back often.

College Planning - how to select a university or college, preparation for higher education testing, complete the FASFA application, admissions and enrollment processes, and paying for college.

College Success - how to be a successful college student by avoiding common pitfalls & problems, becoming financially responsible, find a job in your career field, & repay your student loan debt.

Calculators - know how much you take out in student loans & what your payments will be once you graduate.

Glossary - the financial aid & student loan terminology can be confusing unless you understand the meaning of each word.

Financial Aid 101 - a basic overview of the 10 steps to applying & obtaining financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions - the most common questions on the financial aid process, obtaining, & repaying student loans.

Acronyms - the financial aid program & student loan industry often use acronyms that can be confusing.

Along with AHELA, several other state organizations share a similar mission. These organizations and resources offer information on state higher-education programs, institutions, saving for college, financial aid programs, and other state programs:

Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (www.azhighered.org) – provides information on all of the colleges, universities, technical, & trade schools located in Arizona on their colleges and career guide page (http://accg.azhighered.gov/accg).

Arizona Board of Regents (www.abor.asu.edu) – provides information on the admission processes, tuition costs, residency requirements, transfer of credits, and special campus-based programs for the 3 state universities.

Arizona Community Foundation (http://www.azfoundation.org/) – offers information on scholarships offered by private individuals or in memoriam.  Most of the scholarships are specifically for Arizona students.