Paying for College
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) minus (-) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) equals
(=) Financial Need.
For more accurate amounts based on your specific circumstance, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.
| Status | Hours | Tuition | Fees | Tuition/Fee Subtotal | Books | Room | Board | Personal | Transportation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad Dependent dorm/off | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $31,430 |
| Undergrad Dependent w/parent | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $4,542 | $2,580 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $24,308 |
| Undergrad Independent | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $31,430 |
| Status | Hours | Tuition | Fees | Tuition/Fee Subtotal | Books | Room | Board | Personal | Transportation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad Dependent dorm/off | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $51,292 |
| Undergrad Dependent w/parent | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $4,542 | $2,580 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $44,170 |
| Undergrad Independent | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $51,292 |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Arkansas code: 001108.
Scholarships
Scholarships are monetary awards made to students to help fund the student’s higher education studies.
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.
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.
State Programs
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADHE) provides scholarship and grant funds to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education.
Work-Study and Campus Jobs
The University of Arkansas is committed to promoting part-time employment opportunities for students through federal work-study, on-campus employment, and internship connections.
Important Dates
Scholarship Deadlines
Freshman Scholarship Dates
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 2025 application cycle.
Transfer Scholarship Dates
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.
Connect with Us
Office of Financial Aid
114 Silas Hunt Hall1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-3806
finaid@uark.edu
finaid.uark.edu
Treasurer’s Office
640 N. Garland AveSuite 108
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-5651
treainfo@uark.edu
treasurernet.uark.edu
Academic Scholarship Office
114 Silas H. Hunt Hall1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone: 479-575-4464
scholars@uark.edu
scholarships.uark.edu