Types of Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid

Who Can Get Federal Student Aid?

How Much Federal Student Aid Can You Receive?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  Paper Application at Student’s request o weeks process time  On-line ( o 72 Hours  Personal Identification Number (PIN) (

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Financial Aid Programs

Independent Student Definition

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IRS Data Retrieval Tool

Cost of Attendance

Tips for Successful Scholarship Searches

Standardized Test Preparation

Tips for Successful Scholarship Searches

Scholarship Resources  Financial Aid Officer  Scholarship Office  Guidance Counselor  Public Library  Civic Organizations  Church  Corporations & Businesses  Internet ◦ Free Online Searches ◦ Set Up Google Alerts

Scholarship Application Process  Read all eligibility & requirement information; ask questions if necessary  Gather all required information  Know deadlines  Double check completed application  Ask someone to proofread applications & essays  Send completed application (& essays )

YOUniversalFinancial Aid System One location where you answer a few questions to see what programs might be available to you from all Arkansas state and lottery funded scholarships, grants and loan reimbursements:

Apply at ADHE.EDU for State Financial Aid Click Here to Apply Click Here for a Listing of Scholarships, Rules, and Contact Information

APPLY AND CHECK STATUS UPDATES ON THE GO

YOUNIVERSAL Application Homepage

Examples of the Actual Questions

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IMPORTANT: Use An Active Account

Arkansas State Scholarships & Grants

Academic Challenge Scholarship

How To Qualify As A High School Senior

How To Keep Your Scholarship

Academic Challenge Key Points

Governor’s Scholars Program Scholarship programs that encourages Arkansas’s best & brightest high school students to remain in Arkansas for their college education Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship (up to $10,000 per year)  32 ACT or 1410 SAT; and  3.5 academic GPA; or  National Merit or National Achievement Finalist  Up to three hundred (300) new Governor’s Distinguished Scholars awards may be awarded each year.  Deadline to apply is February 1 st. Governor’s Scholarship (up to $4,000 per year)  27 ACT or 1220 SAT; or  3.5 academic GPA  Students ranked based on Test Score, GPA, Rank In Class & Leadership  Awarded to one (1) student per Arkansas county  Must be a graduate from an AR H.S. (Provision not required for Distinguished.)  Deadline to apply is February 1 st.

Higher Education Opportunities Grant

Other ADHE Scholarship Programs That Make College More Affordable

ADHE Website and Address Financial Aid Division Or send an to:

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