Arkansas Future Grant
Scholarship Sponsored by Arkansas Department of Higher Education
The Arkansas Future (ArFuture) grant program is the latest initiative by the state to enhance the skills and education of its workforce in a cost-effective way. This grant is designed for students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or other areas of study that are in high demand regionally. The grant covers tuition and fees for eligible students enrolled in qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at public institutions in Arkansas. The grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Primary Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, an applicant must:
- Be a graduate of a public, private, or home school in Arkansas, or have received a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Department of Career Education; OR have lived in the state for the past three (3) years and have graduated from an out-of-state high school, private school, home school, or received a high school equivalency diploma approved by another state
- Be enrolled either part-time or full-time in an approved higher education institution in a program that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a STEM or regional high-demand field
Criteria for Continued Eligibility
- A student can maintain eligibility until they have:
- Earned an associate degree;
- Received funding from the ArFuture Grant for 5 semesters;
- Failed to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as determined by their higher education institution; or
- Failed to fulfill mentoring or community service requirements
Grant Amounts
The amount of an Arkansas Future Grant is equal to the tuition, fees, and other charges incurred by an eligible student, minus the amount received from state-supported scholarships, federal student financial aid, and private scholarships.
If the student is enrolled in a four-year higher education institution, the total amount of tuition, fees, and other charges will be calculated based on the average cost at approved two-year higher education institutions.
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