Find scholarships in Arkansas that fit your needs and learning goals by exploring the scholarship types listed below.
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Arkansas Tech University has a "Beyond Free" approach to covering the cost of your education. While other universities may claim a debt-free option via a last-dollar scholarship, these scholarships are limited to Pell-eligible students and may only cover the cost of tuition and fees after depleting your state and federal financial aid. This method may leave you responsible for housing, meals, books, and other out-of-pocket expenses because the full cost of attending college extends beyond tuition and fees.
Unlike those last-dollar scholarships with strict requirements, ATU offers five easy pathways to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees, and one of these five pathways could pay for you.
Find scholarships that fit your needs and learning goals by exploring the scholarship types listed below.
Apply For Free Now!Students have the opportunity to receive their first scholarship award following their free application for admission. To receive priority scholarship consideration, students should apply before December 1st. Students must have an early admission status.
An early admission status includes:
* Final deadline consideration for first-time student academic scholarships Levels 4-5 is February 1st.
* Final deadline consideration for first-time student academic scholarships Levels 1-3 is July 1st.
Using the pre-made checklists below, check off the aid you know you’ll be receiving. If you check off all the boxes for one of the solutions, you are likely to attend ATU for beyond free!
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c Academic Challenge Plus (here)
c Maximum Pell Grant (info. here)
c Level 3 Academic Scholarship (here)
c Maximum Pell Grant (info. here)
c Level 4 Academic Scholarship (here)
c Maximum Pell Grant (info. here)
c Level 5 Academic Scholarship (here)
c Academic Challenge (here)
c Academic Challenge Plus (here)
c Level 5 Academic Scholarship (here)
More information on attending Beyond Free can be found Here
The free application for undergraduate admission serves as the scholarship application. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete; however, an early admission status is required. An early admission status includes an application for undergraduate admission and current high school transcript with a qualifying GPA. The application for undergraduate admission and all supporting documentation must be on file by December 1 to receive priority scholarship consideration and February 1 for final scholarship consideration. For scholarships that have an ACT/SAT requirement, test scores must be on file for consideration.
The University Honors application is integrated into the admissions application. Students with a minimum ACT score of 27 (or equivalent SAT), or who rank in the top 10% of their graduating class and have at least a 3.50 high school GPA, are encouraged to explore the benefits of the Honors Program and apply when submitting their admission application. To be considered for University Honors, student must have applied by noon December 15.
Find out more information at Arkansas Tech University Honors
While a FAFSA is not required for your scholarship to credit to your account, it is highly recommended that you complete the application to determine eligibility for federal aid such as grants, loans, and work study. The FAFSA may be required to determine eligibility for other funds, such as the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and Arkansas Tech Foundation Scholarships. Additional information about the FAFSA can be found online.
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Information about renewal requirements can be found on the Renewal Requirements Webpage or in the Academic Catalog for the year of your enrollment.
Yes, you can attempt to earn your scholarship back using the Summer Earn Back Program.
Students who lose their scholarships due to extreme extenuating circumstances can request a reinstatement. For consideration, students should complete the online Scholarship Appeal Form. The appeal should include the reasons for the loss of the scholarship and any supporting documentation that is available. Appeal decisions are made by the Scholarship Appeals Committee. Questions should be directed to scholarships@atu.edu
Students who must miss a semester/year because of military training can request a deferment. For consideration, students should complete the online Scholarship Appeal Form. A copy of orders or an official reservation form showing ship date and length of training should be included with the appeal. Deferments must be approved by the Scholarship Appeals Committee. Questions should be directed to scholarships@atu.edu
Requests for scholarship reinstatements/deferments are considered by the Scholarship Appeals Committee. Students who wish to appeal for a reinstatement or deferment should complete the online Scholarship Appeal Form. Questions should be directed to scholarships@atu.edu
No, you don’t have to enroll in 15 hours during your last semester of scholarship eligibility. However, if you enroll in less than 12 hours, your scholarship award will be prorated based on the number of hours in which you are enrolled. The Financial Aid Office should be notified if you plan to enrolled in less than 15 hours during your final semester of scholarship eligibility.
Office of Admissions
Brown Hall, Suite 104
105 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-0343
Email: scholarships@atu.edu
Advancement Office
1509 N Boulder Avenue, ADM 209
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-0400
Email: foundation@atu.edu
Financial Aid Office
Brown Hall, Suite 206
105 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-0399
Email: fa.help@atu.edu