AR FUTURES GRANT

The purpose of the Arkansas Futures Grant is to increase the education and skills of Arkansas’s workforce in an affordable manner. The grant applies to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) or regional high demand areas of study. The grant will cover tuition and fees for qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at Arkansas’ public institutions for eligible students. The grant is available on a first come, first serve basis.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Graduated high school from an Arkansas public school or equivalent diploma approved by the Department of Career Education or verify residency within the state for the last three years.
Be enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a STEM Program or regional high demand field.

Eligible ATU Ozark Programs

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automation Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Cardiac Sonography
Collision Repair Technology
Computer Information Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Health Information Technology

Health Sciences
Industrial Control Systems
Industrial Electronic Technology
Jail Standards
Law Enforcement
Logistics Management
Medical Assistant
Mobile Applications

Registered Nursing
Nursing Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Practical Nursing
Welding Technology

DEADLINE

July 1st

Recipient Requirements

Monthly Mentoring program
15 hours of community service
Reside in Arkansas for three consecutive years and be employed beginning six months after receiving an associate degree or certification.

Additional Information

Awarded amount covers tuition and fees that aren’t covered by other scholarships or financial aid- For more Information: http://bit.ly/arfutures

Contact

Office of Student Services
ozark.finaid@atu.edu
(479) 667-2117