Our aim at The Catholic University of America - Tucson is to offer complete support in assisting students in comprehending the expenses linked to their education and the available financial aid, streamlining the seemingly complex and time-consuming application process for a smoother experience.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Our personalized Cost of Attendance* at our private college program, which boasts the lowest tuition in Arizona (on average, less than $10,000 per year), provides an estimate of each student's educational expenses for the enrollment period, serving as the college's projected total possible costs for the year.

Please reach out to our Admissions team so we can show you how tuition and pricing apply to your financial needs. 

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Getting Started

To start the federal financial aid process, apply for federal financial aid at fafsa.ed.gov.

Federal school code for PCC: 007266
Federal school code for CatholicU (CUA): 001437

Please reach out to our Admissions team so we can assist you with filling out your FAFSA.

Students receive Financial Aid typically from the institution where they are taking the most credits (this will also serve as the home institution for aid distribution). Pima Community College usually handles aid in Freshman and Sophomore Years, and The Catholic University for Junior and Senior Years, although specific arrangements may vary.

Financial Aid Basics

New Prospective Student

The Catholic University of America assists students in financing their education by offering financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Current Student

Continuing students should file their FAFSA annually by February 15 to ensure timely processing. The FAFSA should be filed as soon as accurate income and tax information are available.


See Concurrent Student Information→

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Transfer Student

As a transfer student, we know the importance of fit for you personally and financially.

We will walk you through our financial aid application process, important deadline dates, give detailed explanations of our various merit-based and need-based aid programs and offer additional resources for information regarding outside aid programs.


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See CatholicU Only Student Information→

International Student

International undergraduate students are not eligible for federal financial aid (including federal loans). International graduate students should contact the graduate admissions office for more information on institutional scholarship opportunities.


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Concurrent Student

  • While students are enrolled at both CatholicU and Pima Community College (PCC) in the same semester, financial aid is administered by Pima Community College. Enrollment at both schools is combined to ensure students receive the maximum amount of aid for which they are eligible.
  • When your FAFSA has been sent to PCC and you are enrolled in both institutions, complete the program consortium form to combine your enrollment at both schools. PCC will be the home institution and CatholicU the host institution
  • To ensure all aid requirements have been met and to see your aid awards, visit the financial aid tab in MyPima often.

CatholicU Only Student

  • Prior to the Junior year, students will transition to taking classes at CatholicU only. In the Junior and Senior year, federal student aid will be administered by CatholicU. For most students, all classes will be taken at CatholicU.
  • Once enrolled and all aid requirements have been met, financial aid awards can be viewed and accepted in Cardinal Students
  • The student is responsible for all payment of Catholic charges paid through Cardinal Pay.
  • To ensure all aid requirements have been met and to see your aid awards, visit the financial aid tab in Cardinal Students often.

What to Remember

When your award is finalized, aid will pay your PCC tuition, but it will not automatically pay CatholicU. Instead, if there is money remaining after your PCC tuition has been paid in full, you will receive the remaining aid amount as a refund. The student is responsible for all payment of CatholicU charges paid through Cardinal Pay.

If you have questions about the Financial Aid process, please contact the Pima Community College Office of Financial Aid at 520-206-4950.

If you have questions about the Financial Aid process, please contact The Catholic University of America Office of Financial Aid at 202-319-5307, financial-aid@cua.edu.

We stand ready to assist you on your academic journey and help make your aspirations a reality.

** Your estimated out-of-pocket expenses are determined by deducting your total financial aid award from your projected expenses listed on your Financial Aid Offer Letter; except work-study. Your student status and enrollment level will determine your final costs. Budgets are provided for student planning purposes only, individual student bills will vary.