FINANCIAL AID Freshman Guide
$112 MILLION
UCA’S SCHOOL CODE
001092
Total amount disbursed to UCA students in the 2020-21 academic year
$67 MILLION Meet with our staff one of three ways:
WALK-IN
Scholarship and grant money disbursed to UCA students in the 2020-21 academic year
Harrin Hall, Suite 200
95%
BY PHONE
Percentage of full-time entering students who receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, jobs or loans
(501) 450-3140
VIRTUALLY uca.edu/go/fa-virtual
UCA STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Harrin Hall, Suite 200 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035 2
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
(501) 450-3140 uca.edu/financialaid
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IMPORTANT DATES October 1, 2021
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available YOUniversal Application opens for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship UCA Distinguished Scholarship application opens
October 15, 2021
November 1, 2021
November 30, 2021
UCA Academic Scholarship Notification begins on a rolling basis
UCA Foundation Scholarship application opens
Federal Application processing begins
January 24, 2022
Deadline to apply for UCA Achievement and Distinguished scholarships and UCA Foundation Scholarships
February 1, 2022
Deadline to apply for Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship
May 2, 2022
Deadline to apply for UCA Future Leaders and University scholarships
July 1, 2022
Deadline to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Enjoy a wor ry free summer because you finalized your application process! 5
COLLEGE COST INFORMATION NET PRICE CALCULATOR The UCA Net Price Calculator helps families plan for all educational costs. The Net Price Calculator estimates direct and indirect costs. Indirect costs include those expenses a student might incur for transportation and other personal expenses such as clothes, cleaning supplies, etc. In addition, the Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of the type and amount of institutional, state and federal aid a student might receive.
UCA COLLEGE COST AND BUDGET WORKSHEET The UCA College Cost and Budget Worksheet gives you an opportunity to create a budget for both direct and indirect college costs.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS TUITION AND FEE CALCULATOR The UCA Student Accounts Office offers a Tuition and Fees Calculator to provide students with an estimate of direct charges. Direct charges include those costs directly charged by UCA such as tuition and fees and room and meals for students living on campus.
COST COMPARISONS 2021-22
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Costs
UCA
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Tuition & Fees
$9,563
$8,900
$9,875
$9,574
$9,528
On Campus Room & Meals
$8,640
$9,640
$8,994
$11,942
$9,162
Total
$18,203
$18,540
$18,869
$21,516
$18,690
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FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS , I t s as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Apply for admission. 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 3. Check your UCA email for updates and respond to requests for information.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCE CENTER The Student Support and Resource Center is the central campus location for UCA students seeking assistance with unexpected financial difficulties. Our mission is to help students connect to campus and community resources when a temporary financial setback threatens their academic success. Any student facing a financial emergency is encouraged to set an appointment online or by phone at 501-852-0704.
Our students have it all! • Federal grants and loans • Institutional Scholarships • State Scholarships and Grants • Private Scholarships and Grants • Military Assistance for active-duty service members and veterans • Private loans 9
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS UCA has awarded first-time, full-time undergraduates $7.6 million in institutional scholarships or grants. But understanding the process can be intimidating. That’s why we’re here to help! Our Financial Aid office is full of highly trained and experienced staff that can make sure you have everything you need, including an understanding of the scholarship process.
2022-2023
FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship
Scholarship Breakdown
Requirements
Deadline
Distinguished
$6,500 Tuition & Fees $2,000 Housing
Service & GPA*
January 24, 2022
Achievement
$5,000 Tuition & Fees $1,500 Housing
4.00 Cumulative High School GPA
January 24, 2022
University
$3,500 Tuition & Fees $1,000 Housing
3.75 Cumulative High School GPA
May 2, 2022
Future Leaders
$1,000 Tuition & Fees $500 Housing
3.50 Cumulative High School GPA
May 2, 2022
All scholarships are competitive. No scholarship award is guaranteed, even if minimum requirements are met. * The Distinguished Scholarship will be competitively awarded up to 75 students through a committee decision. † Admission application and all other required admission documents must be received by the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services by the scholarship deadline.
Please see the 2022-2023 Academic Scholarship Policy at uca.edu/scholarships/entering-freshman for all scholarship requirements. For additional scholarship information, visit uca.edu/scholarships. 10
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Office of Financial Aid 201 Donaghey Avenue | Harrin 200 | Conway, Arkansas 72035 (501) 450-3140 | uca.edu/financialaid