Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Prescott Metro Areas
Made possible by the generosity of the Carstens Family Scholarship Fund
Beat the heat in Arizona this year and study abroad with AFS, while taking advantage of some significant scholarship opportunities for students in your area.
If you don't live in one of these areas, you can still apply for need-based aid through our Global Leaders program. Click here to get started.
Families from Phoenix, Flagstaff and the Prescott metro area may qualify for need-based aid awards covering up to 90% of tuition. Ninety percent awards are not guaranteed. Award amounts are based on the information you provide in your FAST financial aid application and the funds available at the time you submit your FAST application.
How to Apply:
- Start the Process. Submit your AFS preliminary application (if you haven't already).
- Apply for FAST. Click on the “FAST” button to the right to begin your FAST application ($36 fee payable by credit card.) If you do not have a credit card or cannot budget the fee, please see our fee waiver policy.
- Send Financial Information. Mail your supporting tax documents to FAST. Upon completion of your online FAST application, you will receive an email from FAST specifying which tax documents you must mail to them. This email will also contain instructions on how to use FAST's quick processing system to ensure your tax documents receive priority handling once they are received by FAST. We encourage you to use the quick processing system.
It typically takes FAST several days to verify your taxes once they are received. AFS will then review your application and email you the results within one week. If you are also applying for merit-based aid, AFS will wait to receive your merit-based aid application before bringing your application to the Global Leaders committee.
Questions?
- Visit our Financial Assistance Policy.
- Email scholarships@afs.org with any questions about the Global Leaders Financial Aid program.
- For help completing the FAST application, contact FAST directly at 1-877-326-FAST, their 24-hour service line. Please do not call AFS with questions specific to your FAST application.
