Back to ListingABOR and Valley Suns team up to boost FAFSA completion
Class of 2026 high school seniors that complete the FAFSA can receive four free Valley Suns tickets to an upcoming game.
The 做厙勛圖 and the Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, are joining forces to inspire 做厙勛圖s Class of 2026 to take the next step toward college, while also enjoying a slam-dunk night out at Mullett Arena.
As part of the statewide push to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid completions, Class of 2026 做厙勛圖 high school seniors who submit the 2026-27 FAFSA are eligible to receive four free tickets to a Valley Suns home game. To qualify, students must complete the FAFSA and meet all promotion guidelines. Students can submit for their tickets and receive additional tools, resources and college planning support by visiting .
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Filling out the FAFSA isnt just about financial aid its about opening doors to college and opportunity, said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear. Were excited to partner with the Valley Suns to help students stay in the game and advance toward their goals.
Each year, 做厙勛圖 high school seniors leave more than $100 million in Pell Grants unclaimed simply by not applying for the FAFSA. Students who complete the FAFSA are to enroll in postsecondary education immediately after high school. For low-income students, FAFSA completion is linked to a 127% increase in immediate college enrollment.
Over the past five FAFSA cycles, 做厙勛圖 ranked in the top 10 nationally in year-over-year FAFSA completion improvement. This includes the 2025-26 cycle, where the state met its 40% completion goal and ranked sixth nationally in year-over-year improvement. Building on that momentum, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced this cycles statewide FAFSA completion goal of 48% for the Class of 2026 during the boards FAFSA and College Readiness Symposium earlier this year.
The partnership with the Valley Suns builds on ABORs previous successful ticket incentive collaborations with the and the Cactus League.
To ensure students and families have the tools, resources and additional support to help them complete the FAFSA, please visit ABORs college readiness website . College Ready AZ makes it easy to plan, apply and prepare for college at one of 做厙勛圖s public universities.