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 2026-27 FAFSA and you could score free tickets to a spring training baseball game this season. Make sure to submit your request at least one week before the game date you hope to secure.
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Complete your FAFSA and score Cactus League tickets!
1 – Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA
2 - Fill out the Ticket Submission form
Why FAFSA Matters
Arizona is making measurable progress in FAFSA completion through this coordinated statewide effort. The state’s completion rate has already reached 24 percent, up from 18 percent in April 2024 and more than halfway to the 40 percent goal. Arizona now ranks second in the nation for year-over-year improvement, with more than 30,250 students having completed the FAFSA and an average of 1,800 seniors finishing the form each week.
About ABOR and the Cactus League Partnership
To close the FAFSA completion gap, the Arizona Board of Regents has activated a coordinated statewide effort that combines dedicated resources, strategic partnerships, and targeted outreach. Its collaboration with the Arizona Cactus League is one of the most visible and effective components of this work. By connecting financial aid completion with a uniquely Arizona experience, ABOR is creating meaningful incentives for students to take the next step toward college. This partnership represents a direct investment in Arizona’s future workforce and demonstrates a shared commitment to expanding access to higher education across the state.
For students interested in learning more about how to complete their FAFSA or prepare for going to college, visit CollegeReadyAZ.com.
Success Stories
Last year’s program delivered 4,532 complimentary Spring Training tickets to 1,155 Arizona high school seniors, representing ten of the state’s fifteen counties and reinforcing the initiative’s true statewide reach. Notably, 54% of participating students were first-time Spring Training attendees, highlighting the campaign’s success in expanding access and introducing new fans to the Cactus League experience.
When it comes to paying for college, FAFSA is a home run!
*Tickets and game days are subject to availability. Tickets are limited to games listed on the Ticket Summary Submission Form.
**A complete 2026-27 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 2026-27 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.
