TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Sunnyside High is using peer coaches, games, and prizes to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid , as Arizona lags behind national completion rates.

Students who complete the FAFSA are 84% more likely to continue their education, according to the National College Attainment Network . But Arizona ranks third-to-last nationally for FAFSA completion, falling behind the national average.

Only 44% of Arizona seniors filled out the FAFSA last year, more than 10% below the national average .

Peer coaches lead outreach efforts

For the first time this year, Sunnyside High trained five peer coaches to help fellow students complete the financial aid application.

“Just complete it, you never know what can happen in

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