FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
State
Contact your state's department of higher education for information. For Arkansas the number is 1-800-54-study. Or visit their website at www.arkansashighered.com
- Student Assistance Grant
- Governor's Scholars
- Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
- Star Loan Program
- Law Enforcement Officers Dependents' Scholarship
- MIA/KIA Dependents' Scholarship
- Freshman/Sophomore Minority Grant Program
- Minority Teachers Scholarship Program
- Minority Masters Fellows Program
Private
Contact your Chamber of Commerce for local scholarships
Contact your local church
Contact your parent's place of employment
Check the web pages (Remember: if a scholarship wants you to pay anything or buy anything, BEWARE, it may be a scam. Scholarships are awarded to a student based upon academic achievement, merit, community involvement, financial need.)
How Do I Apply For Federal Student Aid?
- Get a PIN, a personal identification number. A PIN lets you apply, "sign" your online FAFSA, make corrections to your application information, and more - all online. Go to www.pin.ed.gov
- Collect the documents needed to apply, including income tax returns and W-2 forms (and other records of income). A full list of what you need is at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If your tax return is not completed at the time you apply, estimate the tax information, apply, and correct information later.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between NOW and July 2, 2007 (no exceptions to this date). Apply online it's faster and easier.
- Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) - the result of your FAFSA application. If necessary, make changes or corrections and resubmit your SAR for reprocessing. Your complete, correct SAR will contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - the number used to determine you federal student aid eligibility.
- If you are selected for verification, your school's financial aid office will ask you to submit tax returns and other documents, as appropriate. Be sure to meet the school's deadline or you will not be able to get federal student aid.
- Whether you're selected for verification or not, make sure the financial aid office at the school has all the information needed to determine your eligibility.
- All Students Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions about the aid being offered.
First Time Applicants Review award letters from schools to compare amounts and types of aid being offered. Decide which school to attend based on a combination of (a) how well the school suites your needs and (b) its affordability after all aid is taken into account.
Free Application For Student Aid |
Free help completing the FAFSA |
You could receive almost $12,000 over 4 years to attend any Arkansas college |
Information on careers and their earning potential |
Provides a comprehensive web site offering information on public and private financial aid opportunities in Arkansas. |
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Nonprofit state agency created to provide information about and access to educational funding for all Arkansas students who wish to attend institutions of higher education. |
START database |
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Private database put together by author Dan Cassidy |
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Scholarships posted for Native American Students |
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Lists scholarship information for Arkansas Department of Higher Education |
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The National Scholars Honor Society. |
The Dell Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship that recognizes academic potential in undeserved and low-income students. |
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For low-income minorities with significant financial need. |
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For dependent(s) of Army solders on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. |
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Be of Hispanic background (one parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic). Be a U.S. Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident (with permanent resident card). |
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Search for scholarship information in Arkansas. |
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Fellowships provide three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering supported by the NSF and are intended for students in the early stages of their graduate study. |
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Ford Foundation Pre doctoral Fellowships for Minorities, Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships For Minorities, Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities. |
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For students who have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21 and a gpa of at least 2.5. For an application packet contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. At the time of application, student must be under the age of 25. |
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For High School Seniors only. Nelnet College Planning gives away one $1,000 scholarship every week from September - March. No purchase necessary just go to the site and register. |
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Arkansas Council Of The Blind |
All persons, who are legally blind, enrolled in or considering for admission to post-secondary training programs. Applicants must be current residents of Arkansas. Applicants must submit a signed application with required supporting documents to the Arkansas Council of the Blind Education Committee. Arkansas Council Of The Blind, P. O. Box 4166, Little Rock, AR 72214-4166, (501) 223-9090, 1-800-562-6101, arkansas_acb@yahoo.com. |
Must be legally blind. |
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Must be a full time student attending a two or four year college or university in North America; be entering his/her junior or senior year; have a degree emphasis in a travel and tourism-related field (e.g., hospitality, recreation, event management, etc.); and be a strong academic performer and have at least a 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale. To request an application, contact the Foundation at 800-682-8886, ext. 4265. |
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John Gyles Education Awards |
Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. A minimum gpa of 2.7 is required. Students can receive an application by sending only a stamped self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following address: John Gyles Education Awards, Attention: The Secretary, P. O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4. Selected students will receive up to $3,000.00. |
Association of Arkansas Counties Scholarship |
Child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of a current or retired county employee of Arkansas. Must have financial need. Show academic merit. High School graduate of State of Arkansas. Attend college, graduate school or other qualifying educational institution. May acquire an application by calling 501-372-7550 or writing the Association of Arkansas Counties, Attn: David Morris, 1415 West Third Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. |
Must meet either General Category 1 (Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of Study: Open.) or General Category 2 (Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a grade-point average of at least 3.25. Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien. Fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories. For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship program, to be "Italian American" the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. Must apply on line at http://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp. |
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Students who apply must reside in the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas and have been accepted to attend, or presently attending, a two or four year accredited college or university located in the Fourth Congressional District and must be, or will be a high school graduate from a high school located in the Fourth District. Scholarship award is $2500 per year. |
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The Mickey and Ross Kelder Scholarship Trust |
For full time students who are pursuing studies in foreign languages (whether or not it is their college major) as an undergraduate or graduate student; however, teaching foreign languages within the State of Arkansas shall not be a requirement or requisite to any scholarship award. Those planning to teach foreign languages within Arkansas will be given preference. Applications available at First National Bank & Trust Co. of Mountain Home web site. www.fnbmh.com |
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For Freshmen Nursing students who are looking for funding for their education. The scholarship pays all tuition costs, textbook costs, lab fees and gives a subsistence allowance of $250.00 a month. In return, the student is required to complete four years of Active Duty Naval Service as a Nurse Corps Officer. Contact Scott Milliet, 1-800-872-9411 or 504-678-5540. milliets@cnrc.navy.mil |
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Funded through DHS Division of Children and Family Services. Allows former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 21 (and in some circumstances, up to age 23) to obtain assistance of up to $5000 per year for education expenses. |
The scholarship search links listed below may request your name and other personal data. This information may be used by that company or other companies for advertising purposes, etc. (Remember: if a scholarship wants you to pay anything or buy anything, BEWARE, it may be a scam. Scholarships are awarded to a student based upon academic achievement, merit, community involvement, financial need.)
Arkansas University's
University of Arkansas: Little Rock
University of Arkansas: Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas: Monticello