Financial Aid Guide

FINANCIAL AID FRESHMAN GUIDE

$110 MILLION DOLLARS DISBURSED TO STUDENTS IN THE 19/20 ACADEMIC YEAR

001092 UCA SCHOOL CODE

98%

OF FULL-TIME ENTERING STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, JOBS OR LOANS

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE uca.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-consultation-request

UCA STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Harrin Hall, Suite 200 201 Donaghey Ave Conway, AR 72035

(501) 450-3140

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday

uca.edu/financialaid

Important Dates October 1, 2020

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available YOUniversal Application opens for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship

October 15, 2020

UCA Academic Scholarship Notification begins on a rolling basis

November 2, 2020

UCA Foundation Scholarship application opens

November 16, 2020

Federal Application Notification process begins

January 25, 2020

Deadline to apply for UCA Achievement and Distinguished scholarships

January 29, 2020

Deadline to apply for UCA Foundation Scholarships

February 1, 2020

Deadline to apply for Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship

May 3, 2021

Deadline to apply for UCA Future Leaders and University scholarships

June 1, 2021

Worry Free Summer begins because you finalized your application process!

July 1, 2021

Deadline to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

College Cost Information Net Price Calculator The UCA Net Price Calculator helps families plan for all educational costs. The Net Price Calculator estimates direct and indirect costs. Indirect costs include those expenses a student might incur for transportation and other personal expenses such as clothes, cleaning supplies, etc. In addition, the Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of the type and amount of institutional, state and federal aid a student might receive.

UCA College Cost and Budget Worksheet The UCA College Cost and Budget Worksheet gives you an opportunity to create a budget for both direct and indirect college costs.

Student Accounts Tuition and Fee Calculator The UCA Student Accounts Office offers a Tuition and Fees Calculator to provide students with an estimate of direct charges. Direct charges include those costs directly charged by UCA such as tuition and fees and room and meals for students living on campus.

Sample Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance 2020-21 Please note the cost of attendance includes estimates of both direct and indirect costs.

Direct costs are charges such as tuition/fees and room/board costs that you pay directly to UCA. Indirect costs are costs that you may incur for books/supplies, transportation to and from school and other personal expenses (laundry, medical, entertainment, etc.) you may have. Indirect costs are included in the cost of attendance because financial aid may be able to assist you with those expenses. Actual charges are reflected on your Student Account Billing Statement based on enrollment and housing options selected.

2020-21 Full Time (12+ credit hours/term) Undergraduate Cost of Attendance TYPE OF COSTS

UNDERGRADUATE

ON CAMPUS

OFF CAMPUS

WITH PARENTS

Institutional

Tuition & Fees

$9,338

$9,338

$9,338

Institutional

Room& Board

$8,595

NA

NA

TOTAL INSTITUTIONAL COSTS

$18,933

$9,338

$9,338

Non-Institutional

Room & Board

NA

$7,511

$2,246

Non-Institutional

Books

$1,200

$1,200

$1,200

Non-Institutional

Transportation

$1,734

$3,467

$3,467

Non-Institutional

Misc./Personal

$2,117

$2,117

$2,117

TOTAL NON-INSTITUTIONAL COSTS

$5,051

$14,295

$9,030

COMBINED TOTAL

$22,984

$23,633

$18,368

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Apply for Admission at gopurple. uca.edu 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 3. Check your UCA email for updates and respond to requests for information.

Student Support and Resource Center The Student Support and Resource Center is the central campus location for UCA students seeking assistance with unexpected financial difficulties. Our mission is to help students connect to campus and community resources when a temporary financial setback threatens their academic success. Any student facing a financial emergency is encouraged to set an appointment online or by phone at 501-852-0704.

OUR STUDENTS HAVE IT ALL! • Federal grants and loans • Institutional Scholarships • State Scholarships and Grants • Private Scholarships and Grants • Military Assistance for active-duty service members and veterans • Private loans

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS UCA has awarded first-time, full-time undergraduates $7.6 million in institutional scholarships or grants. But understanding the process can be intimidating.

That’s why we’re here to help! Our Financial Aid office is full of highly trained and experienced staff that can make sure you have everything you need, including an understanding of the scholarship process.

2021-2022 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship

Scholarship Breakdown

Requirements

Distinguished

$6,500 Tuition & Fees $2,000 Housing

Service & GPA*

Achievement

$5,000 Tuition & Fees $1,500 Housing

4.00 Cumulative High School GPA

University

$3,500 Tuition & Fees $1,000 Housing

3.75 Cumulative High School GPA

Future Leaders

$1,000 Tuition & Fees $500 Housing

3.50 Cumulative High School GPA

All scholarships are competitive. No scholarship award is guaranteed, even if minimum requirements are met. * The Distinguished Scholarship will be competitively awarded up to 75 students through a committee decision. † Admission application and all other required admission documents must be received by the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services by the scholarship deadline.

Please see the 2020-2021 Academic Scholarship Policy at uca.edu/scholarships/enteringfreshman/ for all scholarship requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES JANUARY 25, 2021 † FOR ACHIEVEMENT & DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIPS

MAY 3, 2021 † FOR FUTURE LEADERS & UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, VISIT UCA.EDU/ SCHOLARSHIPS.

University of Central Arkansas Office of Financial Aid 201 Donaghey Avenue | Harrin 200 | Conway, Arkansas 72035 501.450.3140