ASU · Arizona
Arizona State's merit aid centers on the New American University awards, National Merit recognition, and Barrett Honors College scholarships, with several awards scoped by residency and a renewable structure - the verdict depends heavily on your honors fit and whether you are in-state or out-of-state.
Strong applicants aiming for Barrett, The Honors College, and National Merit Finalists who name ASU as their first choice. Out-of-state students should compare ASU's named awards against the nonresident sticker price; Arizona residents should weigh in-state cost against honors and named scholarships rather than the headline nonresident merit figures.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $38,946 for 2026-2027. Source
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
Official ASU Commitment Scholarship snapshot states fall 2026 out-of-state scholarship: renewable $7,500 for Arizona campus or up to $5,500 at ASU California Center; first-time first-year out-of-state U.S. citizen eligibility, family income no higher than $200,000, admitted students automatically reviewed, and stackable with New American University/campus-based scholarships up to cost of attendance.
Official Barrett snapshot states Austin James Service Scholarship is $2,500 for incoming freshmen who are Arizona residents and first-generation students with community service; primary $2,500 award renewable for three additional years and secondary $2,500 first-year plus $750 book scholarship for three additional years. Same page states applications closed February 1, 2026 and all scholarship applications close Feb. 1, 2026.
Official ASU snapshot states National Merit Finalists are eligible for New American University National Scholar award of $15,000/year, renewable for an additional three years and worth $60,000 over four years, with ASU first-choice selection with NMSC by May 1, 2024.
Official ASU snapshot states $16,500 national scholar award for National Merit Finalists selecting ASU first choice by May 1 and admitted/enrolled in Barrett; it replaces previous New American University award, is not stackable with other NAU awards, covers nonresident base tuition for eight semesters, total $66,000 over four years.
Official Barrett snapshot states Grady & Kathryn Gammage Memorial Scholarship is $4,500 in-state/$5,500 out-of-state; four outstanding high school seniors designated Gammage Scholars annually; applicants must be National Merit Semi-Finalist/Finalist and/or College Board National Recognition Finalist. Same page states applications closed February 1, 2026 and all scholarship applications close Feb. 1, 2026.
Barrett, The Honors College scholarship applications for fall 2026-spring 2027 opened November 1, 2025 and closed February 1, 2026. Recipients notified by April 1. For consideration, incoming students must be admitted to Barrett by March 6, 2026. No application extensions granted. Next cycle applications open November 1, 2026.
ASU is one of them. The cohort minority (27 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.
ASU is one of them. NMF packages typically carry their own stacking and renewal carve-outs separate from the standard automatic merit ladder; confirm those before assuming the headline NMF value is final.
Every claim is checked against ASU’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
