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 Arizona Board of Regents and the Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, are joining forces to inspire Arizona’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 Arizona 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 CollegeReadyAZ.com.
“Filling out the FAFSA isn’t just about financial aid — it’s about opening doors to college and opportunity,” said ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear. “We’re excited to partner with the Valley Suns to help students stay in the game and advance toward their goals.”
Each year, Arizona 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 84% more likely 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, Arizona 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 cycle’s statewide FAFSA completion goal of 48% for the Class of 2026 during the board’s FAFSA and College Readiness Symposium earlier this year.
The partnership with the Valley Suns builds on ABOR’s previous successful ticket incentive collaborations with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cactus League.
To ensure students and families have the tools, resources and additional support to help them complete the FAFSA, please visit ABOR’s college readiness website CollegeReadyAZ.com. College Ready AZ makes it easy to plan, apply and prepare for college at one of Arizona’s public universities.