College tuition is more affordable with scholarships. Pima Community College, the PCC Foundation, and generous donors are ready to help you achieve your educational goals .
Scholarships are a great way to offset the cost of tuition; Pima offers several institutional scholarships and tuition awards. You may apply for these scholarships and see current offerings using Pima’s Scholarship Portal also known as ScholarshipUniverse.
To view a list of currently open scholarships now accepting applications visit Pima.ScholarshipUniverse.com/Public.
Need help applying for scholarships? We can help you! Contact scholarships@pima.edu to schedule an appointment.
Some need based scholarships require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need, so we highly encourage you to apply for federal student aid in addition to pursuing a scholarship to maximize your financial resources.
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is pleased to announce the second annual scholarship fair. Come meet scholarship donors and community partners that are invested in your education!
Stop by anytime between 10:00 am. and 1:00 pm. You don't need to RSVP.
Have questions? Email scholarships@pima.edu
Pima’s scholarships are available at different times throughout the academic year. The chart below shows the various scholarship application cycles.
| Scholarship Application Cycle Name | Scholarship Application Cycle Start Date | Scholarship Application Cycle Close Date | Scholarship Application Status Notifications Sent |
| Ongoing Fall 2024 | October 1, 2023 | June 30, 2024 (first come, first serve) | Monthly notifications start in March 2024 through July 2024 |
| Priority Fall 2024 | March 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Fall 2024 | March 1, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Extended Fall 2024 | March 1, 2024 | August 30, 2024 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Spring 2025 | November 12, 2024 | January 3, 2025 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Extended Spring 2025 | November 12, 2024 | February 7, 2025 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Summer 2025 | March 17, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | 2 to 3 weeks after deadline |
| Fall 2024-Spring 2025 | April 1, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | Monthly notifications start in May 2024 through March 2025 |
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
scholarships@pima.edu
520-206-4950
Thank You for choosing Pima Community College to support your efforts in educating the public on financial aid and scholarships. We will try our best to accommodate your request as much as possible. Please take a moment to complete the following form. This allows us to prepare for your event and prevent overbooking our staff, in the event that we are unable to attend your event, we will work with you for future events or rescheduling if necessary.
Our outreach services are available during the periods listed below:
Note: Our outreach services are not available in January, July nor August of each year due to the peak enrollment season at the start of the semester. The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be fully available to all students on or before December 1, 2024. It is recommended to plan accordingly.
College tuition is more affordable with scholarships. Pima Community College, the PCC Foundation, and generous donors are ready to help you achieve your dreams.
Many scholarships require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) first, so we encourage you to apply for federal student aid before pursuing a scholarship.
To offset the cost of tuition, Pima has created several institutional scholarships. Click on each scholarship for more information. You may apply for these scholarships and see current offerings using ScholarshipUniverse.
--> To apply for external scholarships (offered by outside donors and agencies) go to ScholarshipUniverse . This system will greatly reduce the amount of research you have to do to find external scholarships. It is simply based on your answers to questions.
If you are awarded a scholarship, your funds will be sent either to Pima or to you.
If you are a recipient of a Pima scholarship, please check Academic Works in MyPima to verify the award status. You may also check your Financial Aid page in MyPima to see if the award is pending or if it has been disbursed.
For additional questions, please contact scholarships@pima.edu.
Tip: Write a thank you note to your scholarship donor. We also suggest checking with your donor before you drop or withdraw from a class, as this may affect your award and eligibility.