Arizona high school seniors—complete your FAFSA and hit it out of the park with free tickets to a spring training game
The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) and the Cactus League are teaming up to encourage Arizona high school seniors to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete your 2025-26 FAFSA and you could score free tickets to a spring training baseball game this season. The deadline to submit for tickets to a 2025 Spring Training game is March 10th.
Why FAFSA Matters
Over the past three years, Arizona high school graduates have missed out on nearly $300 million in Pell Grant funding by not completing the FAFSA. In 2024, the state ranked 49th in the nation for FAFSA completion, trailing peer states and leaving crucial funds for higher education on the table.
ABOR’s Commitment
To bridge the FAFSA completion gap, the Arizona Board of Regents has launched statewide resources and partnerships. ABOR’s partnership with the Arizona Cactus League has been one of the most impactful efforts. The collaboration showcases a significant investment into the state’s students and their future from an iconic Arizona institution.
For students interested in learning more about how to complete their FAFSA or prepare for going to college, visit CollegeReadyAZ.com.
College Ready AZ makes it easy to plan and apply for college at Arizona’s public universities. Use the tools and resources on this website to find all the information you need to help create the future you deserve.
Success Stories
In the campaign’s first two years, more than 1,400 Arizona high school seniors received free tickets to Arizona spring training games by participating in the program. Those participants were eligible for an estimated $4 million in Pell Grant funds.
When it comes to paying for college, FAFSA is a home run!
Complete your FAFSA and score Cactus League tickets!
1 – Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA
2 - Fill out the Ticket Submission form
*Tickets and game days are subject to availability. Tickets are limited to games listed on the Ticket Summary Submission Form.
**A complete 2025-26 FAFSA form must be on file with the U.S. Department of Education at the time of entry. Students who do not have a confirmed 2025-26 FAFSA on file or have an incomplete form on file will not qualify.
***In order to claim your tickets, you must download the MLB Ballpark app and create an account using the same email address provided in your Ticket Submission form.
**** Be a current 12th-grade high school student attending an Arizona high school.
