Chris talks about the benefits of his scholarship

Chris Morgan

International Business and Spanish, '09

A native of El Dorado, Ark., Chris Morgan is a senior in the College of Business. He takes advantage of Arkansas' great natural assets while backpacking and camping. Chris also enjoys running, volunteering and camping.

Transfer Students

In 2008, 20 of the 112 graduates of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts chose UALR for their college careers. That’s more than any other single college or university.

Paying for School

If you’re looking for a great education at an affordable price, UALR is a perfect place to look. And if you live in Arkansas, it’s even more affordable. By making the most of the financial assistance available – like scholarships, grants and loans – you should be able to get your college degree without having to go into major debt.

Will My Financial Aid Transfer?

Paying for your education is a big part of considering changing schools.

If you have been receiving federal aid (Pell grant and student loans), you may be eligible to receive similar aid at UALR. Be sure to transfer your FAFSA information to UALR.

How to transfer federal financial aid (FAFSA)

  • Make sure you have filled out the FAFSA for the appropriate academic year.
  • Add the UALR school code to your list of schools on your FAFSA: 001101-00. You may make changes to your FAFSA online by using your Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN) or you may call the Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID.
  • The UALR Office of Admissions and Financial Aid should receive your FAFSA information within three to four weeks and will mail you an award letter. You may check the status of your UALR financial aid awards online on BOSS.
  • Contact any institution which may be processing your aid for this academic year, and inform them that you will no longer be receiving aid at that institution.
  • If you are receiving student loans, contact your lender and request that all future disbursements of your current loans be cancelled.

Apply for a transfer scholarship

The Shelby Breedlove Transfer Scholarship assists students who have completed 60 hours at an accredited Arkansas community college with at least a 3.25 GPA. Apply by Nov. 1 for the spring semester or Feb. 1 for the fall semester.

Pulaski Technical College students

Karen Wisdom, UALR/PTC liaison, is available to help you. Contact her at 501.812.2255, kmwisdom@ualr.edu, or kwisdom@pulaskitech.edu.

More questions? Contact the office of financial aid.

Want to visit with a UALR recruiter in person or on the phone? Drop an e-mail to the Office of Recruitment. Their job is to help you get connected to your future – and UALR.