Financial Aid & Scholarships
Begin the process by completing FAFSA and the general UALR application. Visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for the latest information and be sure to apply for Private Scholarships, as well as the Alumni Association Scholarship. Or visit the following websites for information about financial aid, grants and scholarships. Note: Most scholarship deadlines are in the spring and require, in addition to an application, letters of reference and/or an essay. Plan well in advance if you are going to apply.
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES:
Arkansas Department of Higher Education - Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
US Department of Education - Main Government Student Aid portal
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators - A great source of information!
Fast Web- A free scholarship/college matching service.
GENERAL COLLEGE RESOURCES:
College Board Online - Check out their information on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) which gives credit for classes if you pass the test.
Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) - ANTSHE is an international partnership of students, faculty, institutions and organizations that provide support and education for non-traditional students.
College Transition - A lot of good information for non-traditional students.
DON’T PAY MONEY FOR FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION!!
Warning about scholarships scams
For more scholarship references and financial aid options, contact the UALR Private Scholarship Office at 501.683.7819 or Financial Aid at 501.569.3035.