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The primary purpose of Student Financial Aid at Arkansas Tech University is to provide assistance to students who, without aid, would be unable to attend college. All awards are administered by the Financial Aid Office in accordance with state and federal regulations and the University's equal educational opportunity policy.

Application forms for any type of federal aid may be obtained from  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. You are welcome to drop by or call and we will be happy to discuss your financial aid with you and answer any questions you may have.

Arkansas Tech's school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.

federal student loan debt relief

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Student Loan Debt Relief Is Blocked

November 2022

Courts have issued orders blocking the student debt relief program. As a result, applications are not being accepted at this time. If you have already applied, your application will be held. Subscribe to the Department of Ed newsletter and/or check back here for updates. Information will be posted as soon as possible once updates are published.

Learn About Financial Literacy 

Tech $ense is a program designed to educate those interested in obtaining higher education about how to navigate the financial side of attending college. It's more than just scholarships or loans - staying financially informed will help you for years after you complete your degree.

Explore Tech $ense

 

Thinking about withdrawing?

If you have federal aid and are thinking about withdrawing from courses, click below to find out more information about how dropping might impact your aid.

WITHDRAWAL INFO

 

summer info

This applies each summer unless otherwise noted.

Summer 2023 uses the 2022-2023 FAFSA application. 

You must be enrolled in at least 6 hours to receive student loans in the summer.

If you used all of your scheduled aid in Fall/Spring, you may still be eligible for summer aid.  Contact Financial Aid to inquire about your summer eligibility.

**Summer aid will only pay for the classes you are enrolled in as of 5:00 pm on the last day to drop classes with
100% reduction of tuition and fees. 

You will not be eligible for more aid if you add classes after this date.**

This date is:

May 31, 2023

for all sessions of summer 2023

Note: You should always check with Financial Aid before you drop a class as this could affect your aid eligibility.

Academic Calendar

 

CORONAVIRUS AID INFORMATION

special consideration

We recognize that the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) information may not always accurately portray your current financial situation. If your financial situation has changed due to circumstances beyond your control, you may request a special consideration review of your financial aid eligibility based on those circumstances. Check with our office to see if you qualify.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

 

Announcements

• 2/15/2023 - Arkansas Tech has exhausted funds for the Spring 2023 round of the supplemental support for American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (SSARP). The final deadline to apply for SSARP funding at Arkansas Tech University was expected to be 5:00 pm March 14, 2023, however, since funds were depleted prior to this date, the application was closed on February 15, 2023. Information about eligibility, timeline, and the application can be found here. 
  
  
• The 2023-2024 FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. You can fill the FAFSA out for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 NOW! Let us know if we can help. 
  
  
  • Note: If you are receiving an institutional scholarship or waiver from Arkansas Tech University, you must have your FAFSA and all requested documents on file in Financial Aid no later than August 1 of each year you plan on attending.
    
    
    
    
• Arkansas Tech University’s Fight on Fund provides financial resources to assist students who have experienced an emergency or crisis. To manage funding and to serve as many students as possible, the Fight on Fund Committee reviews each application on a case by case basis.
  
  The application for the Fight on Fund can be found at https://www.atu.edu/fightonfund/. Here you can find additional information on requirements, the application process, etc. 

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CONTACT FINANCIAL AID

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