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Navigating the Road to Collegiate Success in Three Easy Steps Going to college is the not the first step toward a successful future, but it is a big part of the journey. By completing a degree, you will increase your earning potential by hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. That equates to a better standard of living, and a higher quality of life for you and your family.

By 2025, more than half of all jobs in Arkansas will require some sort of post-secondary credentials – most will require a bachelor’s degree.

If our work force can’t fulfill those needs, those high-paying jobs will move out of state.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIELD OF STUDY At the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, we find what’s more important than just awarding degrees is providing Arkansans with workforce skills to equip them for higher-paying jobs. Although degree production is a priority for our agency, I encourage you to choose a degree program other than general studies. Consider the fields of science, technology, math or engineering. These jobs are going to be more in-demand in coming years, and now is the time to prepare for those opportunities.

Whether choosing a private or public school, there are many ways to ease the financial burden of attending college, including the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and other sources. It’s also never been easier to apply for state or federal financial aid.

STUDY HARD, KEEP YOUR SCHOLARSHIP Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the YOUniversal Scholarship Application to qualify for any federal financial aid or for any of the grant and scholarship programs administered by ADHE. Students who graduate this year can receive the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship but must have completed Smart Core with a 2.5 GPA or had a composite ACT score of 19 with a 2.5 GPA. To keep the scholarship, freshmen must enroll in at least 12 hours first semester and 15 hours second semester while maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Visit www.adhe.edu for more information or call 800-54-STUDY.

NETWORK, CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES Hopefully you’ll get involved on campus, whether it’s in a Greek organization, student government or a student/professional organization. Those people are going to be your professional peers if they stay on the right track, and your faculty advisers can really be helpful. The friendships you’ll be creating and relationships you’ll be building can easily generate opportunities for learning outside the classroom by way of an internship or a parttime job. Networking may sound blasé or like a soft skill, but it’s an invaluable talent to develop.

SUCCESS IN THREE EASY STEPS So, at the risk of sounding like one of your professors (which really isn’t a bad thing), let’s review what it takes to get a degree and the skills you’ll need to land a good job: 1. Choose a field that’s in-demand such as science and technology or engineering; 2. Keep your grades up by studying and attending class so you can keep your Academic Challenge Scholarship; and 3. Network to get a good job or internship and put yourself ahead of the game.

And have a good time! You’ll never have an opportunity quite like this again.

Shane Broadway Interim Director Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Shane Broadway served three terms as a representative and two terms in the senate for Pulaski and Saline Counties.

He was elected the youngest Speaker of the House by his colleagues in 2001. While serving in the General Assembly, Broadway was at the forefront of the legislature’s push to continue improving Arkansas’s educational system and was co-sponsor of legislation that created the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

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ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP T he Arkansas Academic Challenge Program provides educational assistance to Arkansas residents in pursuit of a higher education.

Additional funding made possible by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has allowed the expansion of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship to provide higher education opportunities to previously underserved Arkansans (traditional, currently enrolled & nontraditional college students).

Eligibility requirements for the Academic Challenge Scholarship are based on two student categories: Traditional (Current year high school graduates) and Nontraditional Students.

HOW TO APPLY Take advantage of the online universal application. It’s your one-stop shop for state and lottery funded financial aid.

With the new online application you can: • Search and apply for scholarships and grants • Create your account • Check your status • Receive alerts and notices through email • Manage your account 24/7

AWARD AMOUNTS: The Arkansas General Assembly sets award amounts annually. Once determined, the amounts will be posted on the ADHE website - www.adhe.edu.

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BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: An applicant must: • Be an Arkansas resident and U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident • Be accepted for admission at an approved Arkansas institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing school diploma • Not have earned a baccalaureate degree • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (although there will be no income cap)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE TRADITIONAL STUDENT: • Enroll in fall semester immediately after high school • Enroll full-time each semester • Graduate from high school in current school year • Meet one of the following criteria: 1. Graduate from an Arkansas public high school and complete the Smart Core curriculum; and either

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Must apply no later than June 1 immediately following graduation as a traditional student. All other students must also apply by June 1.

Arkansas Department of Higher Education: www.adhe.edu Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Arkansas Student Loan Authority: www.fundmyfuture.info College Goal Sunday Arkansas: www.arcollegegoalsunday.org Say Go College Week: www.saygocollege.com College 101: www.arkcollege101.com

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i. Achieve at least a 2.5 high school GPA; or ii. Achieve a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test.

2. Graduate from an Arkansas public high school before the 2013-2014 school year, but did not complete the Smart Core curriculum, achieve a 2.5 high school GPA; and either i. Achieve a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score; or ii. Score proficient or higher on all statemandated end-of-course assessments 3. Graduate from a private, out-of-state or home school high school and achieve a minimum composite score of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT: • Enroll full-time or part-time each semester • Meet one of the following criteria:

Financial Aid Division 114 East Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201 Email: finaid@adhe.edu (800) 54-STUDY (501) 371-2050 – Greater Little Rock facebook.com/ArkDeptHigherEd twitter.com/ArkDeptHigherEd

1. Graduated from an Arkansas public high school and achieved a 2.5 high school GPA or had a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test ; or 2. Graduated from a private, out-of-state, or home school high school or obtained a GED and achieved a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test; or NOTE: Students who have completed 12 hours at approved institutions of higher education must have a 2.5 cumulative postsecondary GPA.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: Traditional students must enroll in at least 12 hours the first fall semester following high school graduation and at least 15 hours each semester thereafter to receive funding. Traditional students must complete at least 27 hours first year and at least 30 hours each year thereafter with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Nontraditional students may enroll in as few as 6 hours and receive a pro-rated scholarship amount. Nontraditional students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA with continuing eligibility based on enrollment.

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Arkansas Colleges & Universities No matter what you're interested in, Arkansas has a college or university to fit your needs! With vocational, two-year and four-year schools all around the state, the possibilities are endless.

Arkansas Baptist College 1600 Bishop St. Little Rock, AR 72202 (501)329-6872 *Wednesday, September 5, 2012 www.uabaptcol.edu Arkansas Northeastern College P.O. Box 1109 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870)762-1020 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.anc.edu Arkansas State University P.O. Box 600 Jonesboro, AR 72467 (870) 972-2100 *Sunday, August 19, 2012 www.astate.edu ASU - Beebe P.O. Box 1000 Beebe, AR 72012 (501)882-3600 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.asub.edu ASU - Mountain Home 1600 South College Mountain Home, AR 72653 (870)508-6100 *Monday, August 20, 2012 www.asumh.edu ASU - Newport 7648 Victory Boulevard Newport, AR 72112 (870) 512-7800 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.asun.edu Arkansas Tech University 215 West O Russellville, AR 72801 (479) 968-0389 *Thursday, August 23, 2012 www.atu.edu Black River Technical College P.O. Box 468 Pocahontas, AR 72455 (870) 248-4000 *Monday, August 20, 2012 www.blackrivertech.org Central Baptist College 1501 College Ave. Conway, AR 72034 (501)329-6872 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.cbc.edu College of the Ouachitas 1 College Circle Malvern, AR 72104 (501) 337-5000 *Thursday, August 16, 2012 www.otc.tec.ar.us Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas P.O. Box 960 DeQueen, AR 71832 (870) 584-4471 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.cccua.edu *Enrollment Date

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Crowley’s Ridge College 100 College Paragould, AR 72450 (870) 236-6901 *Friday, August 31, 2012 www.crowleysridgecollege.edu East Arkansas Community College 1700 Newcastle Rd. Forrest City, AR 72335 (870) 633-4480 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.eacc.edu Harding University 900 E. Center, Box 12277 Searcy, AR 72149 (501) 279-4000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.harding.edu Henderson State University 1100 Henderson St. Arkadelphia, AR 71999 (870) 230-5000 *Sunday, July 22, 2012 www.hsu.edu Hendrix College 1600 Washington Ave. Conway, AR 72032 (501)329-6811 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.hendrix.edu John Brown University 2000 W. University St. Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (479) 524-9500 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.jbu.edu Lyon College P.O. Box 2317 Batesville, AR 72503 (870)793-9813 *Tuesday, May 1, 2012 www.lyon.edu Mid-South Community College 2000 West Broadway West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 733-6722 *Monday, August 20, 2012 midsouthcc.edu National Park Community College 101 College Dr. Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501)760-4222 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.npcc.edu North Arkansas College 1515 Pioneer Drive Harrison, AR 72601 (870)743-3000 *Friday, August 3, 2012 www.northark.cc.ar.us Northwest Arkansas Community College One College Drive Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 636-9222 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.nwacc.edu

Ouachita Baptist University OBU Box 3753 Arkadelphia, AR 71998 (870) 245-5000 *Friday, August 24, 2012 www.obu.edu Ozarka College P.O. Box 10 Melbourne, AR 72556 (870)368-7371 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.ozarka.edu Philander Smith College 812 West 13th St. Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 375-9845 *Tuesday, November 22, 2011 www.philander.edu Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas P.O. Box 785 Helena, AR 72342 (870) 338-6474 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.pccua.edu Pulaski Technical College 3000 W. Scenic Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 812-2200 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.pulaskitech.edu Rich Mountain Community College 1100 College Dr. Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-7622 *Wednesday, August 15, 2012 www.rmcc.edu South Arkansas Community College 300 S. West Ave El Dorado, AR 71730 (870) 862-8131 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.southark.edu Southeast Arkansas College 1900 Hazel St. Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (870) 543-5900 www.seark.edu Southern Arkansas University P.O. Box 9392 Magnolia, AR 71754 (870)235-4000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.saumag.edu Southern Arkansas University - Tech P.O. Box 3499 East Camden, AR 71711 (870) 574-4500 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.sautech.edu U of A at Fayetteville 425 Admin. Bldg.

Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-2000 *Wednesday, August 1, 2012 www.uark.edu

U of A at Fort Smith P.O. Box 3649 Fort Smith, AR 72913 (479)788-7000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.uafortsmith.edu U of A at Little Rock 2801 South University Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 569-3000 *Thursday, August 16, 2012 www.ualr.edu U of A at Monticello P.O. Box 3596 Monticello, AR 71656 (870) 367-6811 *Monday, August 13, 2012 www.uamont.edu U of A at Pine Bluff 1200 N. University Dr. Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870)575-8000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.uapb.edu U of A Community College at Batesville P.O. Box 3350 Batesville, AR 72503 (870) 612-2000 * Wednesday, August 8, 2012 www.uaccb.edu U of A Community College at Hope 2500 S. Main Hope, AR 71802 (870)777-5722 * Tuesday, August 14, 2012 www.uacch.edu U of A Community College at Morrilton 1537 University Blvd.

Morrilton, AR 72110 800-264-1094 *Wednesday, August 1, 2012 www.uaccm.edu U of A for Medical Sciences 4301 W. Markham, Slot 541 Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 686-5000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.uams.edu University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72035 (501) 450-5000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.uca.edu University of the Ozarks 415 North College Ave. Clarksville, AR 72830 (479)979-1000 *Friday, August 10, 2012 www.ozarks.edu Williams Baptist College P.O. Box 3578 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 (870) 886-6741 *Thursday, September 6, 2012 www.wbcoll.edu

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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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