Arkansas Division of Higher Education

Assistant Commissioner Alisha Lewis recently provided information about state scholarships at a school counselors event at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Learn more about scholarship opportunities at sams.adhe.edu.

Great news! Federal Student Aid has opened the online 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to all students and their contributors as part of its expanded beta testing period. Learn about the beta release and the FAFSA process at https://lnkd.in/eKp9_UKX.

If you are seeking workforce training in high-demand areas such as healthcare, information technology, or industry, consider applying for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. A list of eligible programs is available at https://lnkd.in/g3Pd8ZpB.

Design your future in STEM with help from the Arkansas Future Grant! The grant covers the tuition and fees of eligible students who participate in qualifying certificate and associate degree programs. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ejFdEzcn.

Our offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. https://lnkd.in/eRMWRT2b

Did you know the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is not only for recent high school graduates? Students who are currently in college and adults who have completed some college but who do not have a degree may qualify. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eiNN34N3.

Are you an Arkansas teacher or administrator? You may be eligible for a tuition reimbursement grant through the Teacher Opportunity Program! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gxSia75f.

Calling all Arkansas high school seniors and their families! Do you want more information about state and federal aid programs? Register for our upcoming virtual financial aid night! https://lnkd.in/eEyapShp

Whether you need to place a hold on your scholarship or transfer your scholarship to another school, you can complete these requests in your SAMS account. The spring semester deadline for both of these actions is February 1. https://sams.adhe.edu/

As you prepare to register for spring classes, be sure to review the continuing eligibility requirements for your scholarships. Ensure you’re enrolled in the correct number of semester hours for the year. Check out the details on the scholarship pages of your SAMS account.