Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship

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Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship at ASU Online

Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship provides an opportunity for eligible members to earn their degrees from Arizona State University online.

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Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship at ASU Online

Apply your tuition support to online certificate and degree programs.
Choose from ASU’s top-tier online education programs.
Get the support, information and resources you need for your education

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Four female graduates from the Gila River Indian Community stand in crimson ASU caps and gowns, wearing sashes with traditional Gila River colors and patterns, in a crowded auditorium filled with fellow graduates and their families.

Understanding program funding

Education program comparison graph showing the amount of student responsibility with and without the Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship at ASU Online.

Needs-based federal grants, scholarships and loans

By applying for federal grants, loans, and third-party scholarships, you could receive thousands of dollars more toward the cost of your education.

Gila River Indian Community Rise Up Scholarship

Every eligible Gila River Indian Community member will receive a 20% tuition scholarship for certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs at ASU Online.

Reduced remaining student responsibility

You'll pay any remaining costs, like books and supplies, which financial aid may also cover.

Need-based aid includes grants like the Pell Grant or University Grant that are awarded based on the financial need of the student/family. Financial aid awarded based on demonstrated financial need from student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student responsibility may be met through personal savings, loans, etc.

How It Works

Five Gila River Indian Community graduates, three female and two male, stand in crimson ASU caps, gowns, and sashes with traditional Gila River colors and patterns alongside a male Gila River Indian Community leader flashing the ASU devil horn symbol with one of the graduates.

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Request information
Find a degree or certificate program you’re interested in, and select “Get Started” to submit a request for information. You will receive an email with a link to complete an Authorization to Release Information form to the Gila River Indian Community Enrollment Department. After you submit the completed form and Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB), you will receive an eligibility confirmation email within 5 days. Once confirmed eligible to participate, an ASU enrollment coach will contact you within 7 business days.
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Prepare and submit your application
Apply to Arizona State University’s online programs and choose the Gila River affiliation to receive your scholarship. ASU encourages all students to complete a FAFSA at fafsa.gov, to see if they qualify for Financial Aid. (ASU’s Federal School Code for FAFSA is 001081).
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Additional financial assistance
Members may apply to the Gila River Higher Education Program for additional assistance. Reach out to the Gila River Indian Community Enrollment Department for more information at Pauline.Vasquez.STUS@gric.nsn.us. If you have questions regarding your eligibility for the Rise Up Scholarship at ASU, email Pauline.Vasquez.STUS@gric.nsn.us.
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Continue your education
After you register for courses, your 20% scholarship will be awarded to your base tuition and fees. Your scholarship will appear in the Finances section of My ASU.

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