AID DEADLINE
% on AID
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
REQUIRED EXAMS
APPLICATION DEADLINE/ FEE
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
CREDIT EXAM ACCEPTED
COMMENT/ HOME PAGE ADDRESS
Open
87%
None
ACT/SAT/COMPASS
None
Baptist
CLEP
Arkansas Baptist College . . . It’s a GOOD thing! http://arkansasbaptist.edu/
July 1st
74%
Feb. 1st
ACT/ASSET/SAT
1st day of classes/ $15-Undergraduate; $30-Graduate/Masters Specialist; $40 International Students; $50 Doctoral
None
AP/CLEP
In-state tuition available to out-of-state students residing in counties in contiguous states. www.astate.edu
Open
83%
Feb. 15th Priority
ACT/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Meet your future. www.atu.edu
June 30th
89%
Dec. 10th First Priority
ACT or SAT
Aug. 19th/ $25
Missionary Baptist
AP/CLEP
Our strength is fostering an excellent education program with a Christian perspective. www.cbc.edu
Open
80%
Aug. 24th
ACT/ASSET
Aug. 24th
Church of Christ
CLEP/AP
www.crc.edu
August 1st
96%
August 1st
ACT/SAT
Open/ $40
Church of Christ
AP/CLEP/IB
One of America’s leading character-building colleges with a distinguished academic program. www.harding.edu
April 15th Priority
89%
Feb. 1st Priority
ACT/SAT
None
None
AP/CLEP
A world-class education in a highly personalized environment. www.hsu.edu
Feb. 15 Priority
100%
Nov. 15 Priority
ACT or SAT
May 1 Preferred/ $40- waived before Dec. 1
United Methodist
AP/CLEP/IB Early Action I Nov. 1, Early Action II - Feb. 1
All students engage in “Your Hendrix Odyssey” – a unique array of active, real-life learning experiences that enrich every degree program. www.hendrix.edu
March 1 Priority
88%
March 1st Priority
ACT/SAT
Rolling/ $25
Interdenominational
AP/CLEP/IB
Strong liberal arts core curriculum. Alpha Chi Honors Chapter top 10% nationally. Nationally ranked “Students in Free Enterprise” (SIFE) team. www.jbu.edu
Rolling but priority consideration by Feb. 1st
100%
Rolling but priority consideration by March 1st
ACT/SAT
Rolling/ $25
Presbyterian
AP and International Baccalaureate
More than 90% of Lyon Applicants are accepted into medical or dental school (national average: 47%). Winner of 14 Arkansas Professors of the Year Awards in 22 years. www.lyon.edu
June 1st
98%
Jan. 15th Priority
ACT/SAT
Open/ No Application Fee
Arkansas Baptist State Convention
AP/CLEP
Ouachita Baptist University: Making A Difference Since 1883. www.obu.edu
March 1st
98%
Rolling Deadline
ACT/SAT
Open/$25
United Methodist
CLEP
Think Justice. www.philander.edu
March 1st Priority
85%
February 15th Priority
ACT or SAT
Open/No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Affordable, student-centered education. www.saumag.edu
March 1 Priority
70%
Feb. 1st
ACT or SAT
Entering Freshman - 1 week prior to first day of classes. All others 1st day of classes/$40 Application Fee
None
AP/CLEP/PEP/Regents College Exams
Apply and register on-line at www.ualr.edu.
Rolling
83%
March 1st Priority
ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS (for placement)
Rolling/No Fee - Except for international applicants
None
AP/CLEP
UAM consists of the main university campus in Monticello as well as the UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee. www.uamont.edu
April 15th Priority
90%
March 1st/ April 1st
ACT/SAT
Open
None
CLEP
UAPB is a comprehensive, 1890 Land Grant Institution that provides open-door liberal and professional education. www.uapb.edu
March 15th
73%
Feb. 1st (Freshman) April 1st (transfers)
ACT/SAT
Aug. 15
None
AP/CLEP/IB
www.uark.edu
Open
50%
Jan. 8th
ACT/SAT
None
None
AP/CLEP/IB
UCA is a comprehensive university offering students excellence in education. www.uca.edu
June 15th
70%
Varies
ACT/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP/Challenge
UA Fort Smith - The Smart Choice. What are you waiting for? www.uafortsmith.edu
Feb. 15 Priority
94%
April 1st Priority
ACT/SAT/IB
May 1st Priority
Presbyterian
AP/CLEP
Ozarks’ mission is to provide the best education possible for each student every time. www.ozarks.edu
May 1st
97%
None
ACT/SAT
Open/$20
Southern Baptist
AP/CLEP
www.williamsbaptistcollege.com
Open
67%
April 1st Priority
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open
None
AP/CLEP
www.anc.edu
Open
Over 50%
June 1st
ACT/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
CLEP
ASU-Beebe has campuses at Beebe, Heber Springs, Little Rock Air Force Base and Searcy. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees offered in certain areas at ASU-Beebe. www.asub.edu
Open
72%
April 1st
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
A great place to start! Campus locations: Newport, Jonesboro, Marked Tree. www.asun.edu
Open
80%
June 15th
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Bachelor and graduate degrees are available in some areas. Nestled in the heart of Ozark Mountains. www.asumh.edu
Open
N/A
June 1st
COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
N/A
15 Technical Certificate programs are offered on the Searcy campus. www.asub.edu
May 1 / Oct 1
70%
May 1st
ACT/SAT
Varies By Program / No Fee
Baptist
CLEP
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock provides nine programs of study for students interested in entering the healthcare field. For more information please contact us at bhslr.edu. www.bhslr.edu
Open
70%
April 15th
ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
Advance Placement
Dream it . . .Believe it. . . Achieve it. . . Black River Technical College. www.blackrivertech.org
Open
60%
May 1st/ Dec 1st
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
www.coto.edu
Fall-May 1, Spring-Nov. 1, Sum.-April 15
64%
May 1st
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
CCCUA has 4 on-line associate’s degrees and more than 70 internet courses available. The college also offers a brand new agriculture degree, engineering degree, and rodeo team. www.cccua.edu
July 1st
75%
April 15th
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
EACC is an open-door institution of higher education serving the Arkansas delta since 1974. www.eacc.edu
N/A
N/A
Open
ACT/SAT/WONDERLIC
Open
None
N/A
ITT Technical Institute offers associate and bachelor degree programs in Electronics, Criminal Justice, Networking, Design and Project Management. www.ITT-Tech.edu
Open
82%
Open
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/Free - $25 for international students
None
AP/CLEP
Mid-South Community College is committed to economic development in the Arkansas Delta through the provision of high quality, affordable, and convenient learning opportunities and services. www.midsouthcc.edu
Open
70%
Open
ACT/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP/IB
Learning is our Focus! Student Success is our Goal! Excellent academic 2-year community college in beautiful Hot Springs. www.npcc.edu
Varies
60%
June 15th
ACT/COMPASS
Open
None
AP/CLEP
North Arkansas College has strong programs in transfer, allied health and computer science. www.northark.edu
April 2nd Priority
60%
April 2nd
ACT/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ $10
None
AP/CLEP/DANTE
www.nwacc.edu
Open
75%
March 1st
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Providing life-changing experiences through education. www.ozarka.edu
Call 870-338-6474
60%
Call 870-338-6474
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
www.pccua.edu
Fall-May 15, Spring-Oct. 15, Sum-Mar. 15
80%
Varies
ACT/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
For more information and a schedule of classes, visit our website at www.pulaskitech.edu.
Contact Campus
Contact Campus
Contact Campus
Contact Campus
1st day of classes
None
none
www.remingtoncollege.edu
March 1st
70%
April 1st
ACT/SAT/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
A comprehensive college providing a varity of programs, services, and learning opportunities. Transfer, technical degrees and courses: professional workforce, personal development and adult basic education. English as a second language; student support and outreach programs; financial aid assistance www.rmcc.edu
July 1st
60%
March 1st Priority
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Where students come first. www.southark.edu
May 1 priority
46%
April 30th
ACT/SAT/COMPASS
Open
None
AP/CLEP
Visit our website at www.seark.edu.
June 1st Priority
60%
April 15th
ACT/ASSET/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
CLEP
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical programs and is commited to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas. It accomplishes this through technical career programs, transfer curricula, continuing education, workforce education, transitional education, and administrative, student, and community services. www.sautech.edu
Open
Varies
Contact Financial Aid
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
Student Centered. Community Focused www.uaccb.edu
April 1st
47%
April 1st
ACT/COMPASS/ASSET
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
www.uacch.edu
June 30 Priority
68%
Nov. 1st/ April 1st
ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
Open/ No Fee
None
AP/CLEP
UACCM - A Journey with Meaning. www.uaccm.edu
TO COMPILE THIS, FORMS WERE SENT TO EVERY QUALIFIED COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN BY A SPECIFIED DEADLINE. THOSE SCHOOLS NOT MEETING THE DEADLINE WERE REPEATED FROM LAST YEAR. EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO GATHER AND VERIFY THE INFORMATION.
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