Financial Aid Resources

There are a number of resources online that can help you find ways to fund your college education. These links will get you started:

Federal Financial Aid Resources

• Federal Student Aid Gateway: Comprehensive information to help you select a college and apply for federal student aid programs, including the new Academic Competitiveness Grant and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants.
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Apply for financial aid provided through a number of federal grant and loan programs.
• U.S. Department of Education: Comprehensive source of information related to education in America.

Arkansas Financial Aid Resources

• Arkansas Scholarship Connection: A comprehensive list of available public and private financial aid sources. Includes a free scholarship search. 
• Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program: The Arkansas Legislature enacted the Governor’s Scholars Program for the purpose of encouraging Arkansas’ best high school students to remain in Arkansas for their college education.
• Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships:  ARCF administers scholarship funds established by individuals, families, corporations and organizations to assist Arkansas high school students in pursuit of higher education.
• Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship:  Four easy steps on this site might help you earn the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, worth almost $12,000 over four years of college.

Miscellaneous Resources

• College Scholarships.org:   A free guide offering resources and tips to help you find college scholarships and other finanancial aid.
• Mapping Your Future: A wealth of information on how to choose the right college and the best ways to pay for it.