There’s never been a
better time
to go to college or an easier
way
to apply for financial aid
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education reviews and approves academic programs for the state’s 11 public universities and 22 public two-year colleges. In addition, the agency is responsible for distributing approximately $170 million annually from state revenues and lottery funds in the form of financial aid. More than 20 grant and loan repayment programs are available to students, with eligibility requirements ranging from academic status and financial need to specific fields of study. Some are listed below: Academic Challenge Scholarship I Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program I Arkansas Health Education Grant Program (ARHEG) Higher Education Opportunities Grant (GO! Opportunities Grant) I Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependents Scholarship Program Military Dependents Scholarship Program I Nursing Student Loan Repayment I The Guard Tuition Incentive Program (GTIP) Second Effort Scholarship I State Teacher Education (STEP) Program I Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program Teacher Opportunity Program I Washington Center Scholarship I Workforce Improvement Grant For complete information about a particular program, visit www.adhe.edu to review program rules and regulations. The eligibility requirements and rules governing the programs administered by ADHE are subject to legislative and regulatory amendments. Please e-mail the Financial Aid Division at finaid@adhe.edu for additional information. • Application period is from January 1 to June 1 for upcoming academic year • Must complete FAFSA as well as YOUniversal scholarship application • Download free YOUniversal app for any smart phone
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