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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance (COA) minus (-) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) equals (=) Financial Need
The amounts listed below are estimates based on current cost of attendance.
For more accurate amounts based on your specific circumstance, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Resident Students
Status Hours Tuition Fees Tuition/Fee Subtotal Books Room Board Personal Transportation Total
Undergrad Dependent dorm/off 30 $7,666 $2,082 $9,748 $1,154 $8,366 $4,924 $3,176 $2,640 $30,008
Undergrad Dependent w/parent 30 $7,666 $2,082 $9,748 $1,154 $4,183 $2,462 $3,176 $2,640 $23,363
Undergrad Independent 30 $7,666 $2,082 $9,748 $1,154 $8,366 $4,924 $3,176 $2,640 $30,008
Estimated Cost of Attendance for Non-Resident Students
Status Hours Tuition Fees Tuition/Fee Subtotal Books Room Board Personal Transportation Total
Undergrad Dependent dorm/off 30 $26,690 $2,082 $28,772 $1,154 $8,366 $4,924 $3,176 $2,640 $49,032
Undergrad Dependent w/parent 30 $26,690 $2,082 $28,772 $1,154 $4,183 $2,462 $3,176 $2,640 $42,387
Undergrad Independent 30 $26,690 $2,082 $28,772 $1,154 $8,366 $4,924 $3,176 $2,640 $49,032
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Financial Aid Resources

Numerous funding options are available including institutional scholarships, private and outside scholarships, state scholarships, federal grants and loans, work-study programs, and payment plans.

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  1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Arkansas code: 001108.

  2. Scholarships

    Scholarships are monetary awards made to students to help fund the student’s higher education studies.

  3. Federal Grants

    Grants are often called “gift aid.” They do not have to be repaid. Federal grants provide funds based on the student’s total need.

  4. Federal Loans

    Federal student loans are funds which a student or parent may borrow for educational purposes. It is borrowed money and must be paid back with interest.

  5. State Programs

    The Arkansas Department of Education (ADHE) provides scholarship and grant funds to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education.

  6. Work-study & Campus Jobs

    The University of Arkansas is committed to promoting part-time employment opportunities for students through federal work-study, on-campus employment, and off-campus employment and internship connections.

IMPORTANT DATES

Scholarship Deadlines

New Freshman Scholarships

NOVEMBER 1 - Priority Admissions Deadline: Complete an admissions application, submit transcripts, and send test scores to the office of admissions by this date. Within 48 hours of application submission, the scholarship application will be available in your New Student Center.

NOVEMBER 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline: Submit a scholarship application by this date for priority consideration for academic scholarships.

FEBRUARY 1 - Final Scholarship Deadline: Submit all required materials by this date for scholarship consideration.

Priority deadlines have been updated for the Fall 2024 application cycle.

Transfer Scholarships

ADMISSIONS: Complete an admissions application by March 15 to be considered for the April 1 fall scholarship deadline and by October 1 to be considered for the October 15 spring scholarship deadline. Within 48 hours of application submission, the scholarship application will be available in your New Student Center.

APRIL 1 - Scholarship Deadline for Fall Semester: Submit transcripts and a completed scholarship application by this date to be considered for an academic scholarship for the fall semester.

OCTOBER 15 - Scholarship Deadline for Spring Semester: Submit transcripts and a completed scholarship application by this date to be considered for an academic scholarship for the spring semester.

Housing Rates

Find out exactly how much your single or double room will cost when you live on campus.

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Connect with Us

Office of Financial Aid

114 Silas Hunt Hall
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: 479-575-3806
finaid@uark.edu 
finaid.uark.edu

Treasurer’s Office

640 N. Garland Ave
Suite 108
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: 479-575-5651
treainfo@uark.edu 
treasurernet.uark.edu

Academic Scholarship Office

114 Silas H. Hunt Hall
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

Phone: 479-575-4464
scholars@uark.edu 
scholarships.uark.edu