Once you apply and are accepted to Earn to Learn, you will save $500 over the course of a year. Your savings will be matched 8:1. Your scholarship will be applied over the course of two semesters in any given academic year. You will receive half of the disbursement in the Fall semester at your chosen educational partner and half in the Spring semester. Your savings will be directly wire transferred to your college/university, initiating the scholarship processing.

Your savings (up to $500) will be applied to the costs of attending college on your student account. Each year you save $500 and attend one of the participating community colleges or universities, you will receive an 8:1 match ($4,000) scholarship.

Prior communication and approval from a Success Coach is required before the 15th of the month of a potential missed deposit. If you fail to make a monthly deposit to my matched savings account, without prior notice to an Earn to Learn Staff, you will receive communication and urgent outreach encouraging you to get back on track.  Continued missed deposits may negatively impact your scholarship.

Yes, however the maximum funding to receive each year is a $4,000 scholarship matching your $500 savings. You are encouraged to remain in the Earn to Learn program every year you are at our Educational Partners! Every year you can save $500 to be matched with $4,000 if you remain eligible for the scholarship.

You will have at least six months to save the $500. Your Success Coach can help you set up a savings plan with flexibility if needed and can talk through any potential opportunities for your unique situation.

Yes! If you have the full $500 at the ready, you are welcome to deposit the full amount immediately upon your enrollment. You must make a first deposit by a given deadline that will be shared in the enrollment process.

Students wishing to transfer from community college to ASU, NAU or UA are eligible for Earn to Learn. Current or incoming students at participating community colleges are also eligible for Earn to Learn. See participating colleges and their eligibility requirements here: Eligibility Requirements

Your savings and scholarship funds can be applied to tuition, fees and any other expenses approved by your educational partner.

Your full savings will be returned to you. You will not receive the matched scholarship.

ETL loves serving our community and helping as many students as possible, therefore, we are constantly creating new partnerships. To see our current list of colleges and universities and their eligibility requirements, visit: Eligibility Requirements

You can be accepted to Earn to Learn before being accepted to the community college/university. You will receive your scholarship once accepted and enrolled at one of our educational partners.

Earn to Learn works in conjunction with most other financial aid and scholarships. If you have specific questions about how Earn to Learn works with your financial aid package, please contact the financial aid office of your college or university.

Earn to Learn students must meet the financial eligibility requirements every year that they are enrolled in the program. If your household’s financial situation changes, please contact us directly so we can best assist you.

Yes. As long as you are an Arizona resident and are eligible for Federal Student Aid, you can apply for Earn to Learn, review the eligibility page for details! Earn to Learn does not collect identification, social security numbers, or information about the residency or citizenship status for any other members of the household except for the student applying.

Unfortunately, undocumented students, including DACA students and Dreamers, are not eligible for federal student aid. However, you may be eligible for state or college financial aid so check with each school you are applying to and visit Scholarships AZ for a listing of scholarships available to students regardless of immigration status.

Check the eligibility requirements at your university to see if you are eligible to apply. For additional information on requirements is also available at: Eligibility Requirements

The term “household” is in accordance with the definition of household on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Dependency status information can be reviewed at the FAFSA website, fafsa.gov. If, according to the FAFSA, you are a dependent, then your parents/guardian will need to provide information on the FAFSA in order to complete your Earn to Learn application.

Yes! If your siblings meet the eligibility requirements too!

Earn to Learn partners with three financial institutions partners (FIP) that offer no-fee accounts to participating students: Vantage West, Hughes Federal Credit Union, and Fidelity Investments. Each financial institution has a variety of services available to students. Please visit our financial institutions page to learn more about these three partners!

Earn to Learn offers an 8:1 savings match, meaning that for every $1 you save as part of the program, you are eligible to receive another $8. So when you save $500, you will be eligible for a $4,000 match. As a custodial-like account withdraws are not possible without prior authorization from ETL staff.

Earn to Learn provides support to all Earn to Learn students from the first day of enrollment to graduation. Your Success Coach can work with you individually to refer you to additional supports at your college/university or in the community that can help you attain success in higher education. We host monthly webinars on topics for in-depth review of financial topics, workforce readiness, and life skills. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a mentorship program to connect with a professional in the field, and receive guidance before graduation.

Check the eligibility requirements at your college or university to see enrollment requirements. The requirements are available here: Eligibility Requirements

Eligible students must renew their scholarship and continue to meet eligibility requirements to access their scholarship for another year. Eligible students can access the Earn to Learn scholarship for up to 2 years (4 terms) at community college. Eligible students can access the Earn to Learn scholarship for up to 3 years (6 terms) at university.

No, this scholarship cannot be applied to a graduate program.