Financial Aid Division
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Financial Aid Programs | Rules and Applications
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is current as of the date this site was updated and is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a compete description of the programs and their requirements. For complete information about a particular program, review the program's rules and regulations which are available in pdf format for review, download, or printing. The eligibility requirements and rules governing the programs administered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education are subject to legislative and regulatory amendments subsequent to the date this site was updated. Please e-mail the Financial Aid Division at finaid@adhe.edu if you should need further information.
Please Note: Due to current economic conditions, awards for all ADHE programs may be limited by the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to apply but are also encouraged to pursue all sources of financial aid. See our links to other financial aid resources.
Disclaimer: The laws, rules, regulations, award amounts, amount of awardees, eligibility criteria, funding per program, etc. are subject to change at any point prior to, during or after application through the YOUniversal application. These changes will be based on changes in law or funding provided by the Arkansas General Assembly. It is understood that ADHE is not at fault for any changes that occur to any financial aid program.
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| Scholarship Policies |
| Certain restrictions apply when receiving multiple scholarship awards. Read the Stacking policy for details. |
| ADHE Stacking Policy |
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| Program Deadlines |
| Governor's Scholarship (includes Governor's Distinguished Scholars) - February 1 |
| All other ADHE programs - June 1 |
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| Academic Challenge Scholarship |
| The Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college. The application deadline is June 1. |
| Overview |
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| Rules and Regulations - Academic Challenge Part I - Initial awards before fall 2010 |
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| Rules and Regulations - Academic Challenge Part II - Initial awards fall 2010 and later |
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| Arkansas Smart Core (2010-13 high school graduates) |
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| Arkansas Smart Core (2014 and later high school graduates) |
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| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
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| Application |
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| Ellen Carpenter HBCU Scholarship |
| The Ellen Carpenter HBCU Scholarship Program is named for Ms. Ellen Carpenter, a graduate of Philander Smith and a long-time education and community activist and is available for students attending one of the following participating Arkansas Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Arkansas Baptist College, Philander Smith College or the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The award amounts vary from $1000 to $5000 per year. |
| Application (2012-13 funding is unceratain; application will be available if funded) |
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| Governor’s Scholars Program |
| Up to $4000 annually for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, test score and leadership. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship for those scoring 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average, or are named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholar pays tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required. |
| Overview |
WEB |
| Rules and Regulations |
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| Application |
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| Higher Education Opportunities Grant (GO! Opportunities Grant) |
| Provides $1000 grants to full-time and $500 grants to part-time students based on financial need. Students must be an Arkansas resident for at least 12 months prior to applying for the grant. Students also must meet the financial need criteria established for the GO! Grant and attend an approved Arkansas institution. Applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the GO! Opportunities Grant application. |
| Overview |
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| Rules and Regulations |
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| Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA) |
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| Application |
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| Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program |
| Waiver of tuition, fees, and room at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansas law enforcement officers, some Highway and Transportation Department employees, and other public employees, who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. |
| Overview |
WEB |
| Rules and Regulations |
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| Application |
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| Military Dependents Scholarship Program |
| Waiver of tuition, fees, room and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war or who are totally and permanently disabled. |
| Overview |
WEB |
| Rules and Regulations |
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| Application |
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| Out-Of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program |
| The Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment program will assist with repayment of federal student loans for up to five (5) years for eligible veterinarians that attended Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and practice food supply veterinary medicine within the State of Arkansas. |
| Rules and Regulations |
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| Washington Center Scholarship |
| A program that awards scholarships of up to $6000 to Arkansas students who are accepted to The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars located in Washington, D.C. |
| Overview |
WEB |
| Rules and Regulations |
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| Application |
WEB |
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