In November 2022, Arizona voters cast their ballots in support of Proposition 308, allowing qualifying non-citizen Arizona high school graduates to receive in-state tuition at Arizona’s community colleges. This was signed into law in December 2022.
To be eligible, students must have done both of the following:
- Attended a public or private high school or homeschool equivalent while physically present in Arizona for at least two years
- Graduated from any public or private high school option or homeschool equivalent while physically present in the state or obtained a high school equivalency diploma in this state
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Proposition 308?
Proposition 308 or SCR (Senate Concurrent Resolution) 1044 was on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 Arizona State General Election. The measure allows all students who spent at least two years attending an Arizona high school and graduated from an Arizona high school, eligibility for in-state tuition rates and state-funded aid, regardless of immigration status.
Will students with visas be eligible for in-state tution?
Nonimmigrant visa holders described under 8 U.S. C. § 1101(a)(15) are not eligible for in-state tuition under Prop. 308. This includes, but is not limited to, students who hold F1, F2, J1, H4 or H1 visas. For a complete list, please look at 8 U.S. C. § 1101(a)(15).
Do the two years of physical presence in the state need to be consecutive?
No. Students do not need to have two years of consecutive presence. However, to be eligible, they still must provide documentation that they both:
- Attended any public or private high school option or homeschool equivalent while physically present in Arizona for at least two years; and
- Graduated from a public or private high school option or homeschool equivalent or obtained a high school equivalency diploma in Arizona.
What if I attended/graduated high school 10 years ago?
Proposition 308 does not include a timeline for when a student would have needed to have attended and graduated from an Arizona high school. No matter when you graduated and went to school, if you meet the requirements then you are eligible for in-state tuition.
For additional information and/or assistance, please contact admissions at (520) 494-5111 or email admissions@centralaz.edu.