AR FUTURE GRANT
The purpose of the Arkansas Future Grant is to increase the education and skills of
Arkansas’s workforce in an affordable manner. The grant applies to students enrolled
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) or regional high demand areas
of study. The grant will cover tuition and fees for qualifying certificate and Associate
degree programs at Arkansas’ public institutions for eligible students. The grant
is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Who is eligible?
- Graduated high school from an Arkansas public school or equivalent diploma approved
by the Department of Career Education or verify residency within the state for the
last three years.
- Be enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education
in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a STEM
Program or regional high demand field.
When is the fall deadline?
Applications open March 1st and the deadline is July 1st.
When is the spring deadline?
Applications open October 1st and the deadline is January 10th.
Where do I apply?
Where can I find more information?
What are the recipient requirements?
- Monthly Mentoring program
- 15 hours of community service
- Reside in Arkansas for three consecutive years and be employed beginning six months
after receiving an associate degree or certification.
Contact
Office of Student Services
ozark.finaid@atu.edu
(479) 667-2117
