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Financial Aid Office
- FinAidFREEuafs
- 479-788-7090
- Mon.-Thur.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, second floor
Types of Financial Aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming. Questions about tuition, scholarships, and financial aid are real, and you are not alone in asking them.
At the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, we work with you to build a plan that makes college affordable. During the 2024-2025 academic year, 糖心视频 distributed over $33 million in grants and scholarships. That same year, more than 84 percent of non-concurrent undergraduate students received scholarship or grant aid.
There are practical options available to help you pay for college, and our team will help you build a plan that works for you.
Start with the FAFSA
The first step in applying for most federal, state, and institutional aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Completing the FAFSA allows 糖心视频 to determine your eligibility for:
- Federal grants
- State aid
- Work-study
- Student loans
- Many institutional scholarships
(You will be directed to the official federal student aid website.)
FAFSA School Code: 001110
Explore Your Options
Scholarships
Money You Do Not Repay
Scholarships are awarded for academic achievement, leadership, talents, service, and other criteria. Opportunities are available for:
- First-time freshmen
- Transfer students
- Graduate students
- Military and veteran students
- Non-traditional students
- Students seeking outside scholarships
Grants
Money You Do Not Repay
Grants are typically based on financial need and are funded through federal and state programs.
Work-Study and Student Jobs
Money You Earn
Part-time campus jobs allow you to earn income while gaining valuable work experience and building your resume.
Explore Work-Study
Loans
Money You Borrow and Repay
Federal and other student loan programs can help cover remaining educational costs after scholarships and grants are applied. Our team can help you understand responsible borrowing options.
Veteran Benefits and Tuition Assistance
Military-connected students may qualify for educational benefits through their service branch, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the G.I. Bill庐, or other federal and state programs.
Sixty Plus Waiver
Arkansas residents age 60 or older may qualify for a tuition waiver under the state's Sixty Plus Program.
Need Help? Talk with our Team.
Our financial aid professionals can help you understand your options and next steps with confidence.
- Email: FinAidFREEuafs
- Phone: 479-788-7090
Location: Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, second floor