College Ready AZ and Valley Suns team up again to help Arizona high school seniors take their shot at college

College Ready AZ, Arizona’s college readiness and resource hub, and the Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, are continuing their partnership to encourage Arizona high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

This season, Class of 2027 seniors who complete the FAFSA and meet all promotion guidelines can get four free tickets to a Valley Suns game at Mullett Arena. To claim tickets, students can visit CollegeReadyAZ.com, where they will also find tools, resources and college planning support to help them take the next step. The Valley Suns open their 2026-27 home schedule on Nov. 12.

Students can sign up here. 

The FAFSA is one of the most important steps on the path to college, and many students miss it. Each year, Arizona high school seniors leave more than $100 million in Pell Grants unclaimed because they don’t file. Students who complete the FAFSA are 84% more likely to enroll in college right after high school, and for low-income students, completing the FAFSA is linked to a 127% increase in immediate enrollment.

Arizona has momentum. Over the past five FAFSA cycles, the state has ranked in the top 10 nationally for year-over-year improvement in FAFSA completion. In the 2026–27 cycle, Arizona met its 48% completion goal and ranked fourth in the nation for improvement. Building on that progress, the state has set a goal of 50% FAFSA completion for the Class of 2027.

Students and families can find step-by-step FAFSA guidance and support at CollegeReadyAZ.com, the Arizona Board of Regents’ college readiness website. College Ready AZ makes it easy to plan for, apply to and prepare for college at one of Arizona’s public universities.