How to Pay for College 2026-2027

ADDITIONAL STATE PROGRAMS

Governor’s Scholars Program Non-Distinguished Awardees: High School Seniors who have either earned a Diploma of Distinction from a public high school, or an Associate Degree the summer immediately following graduation. Distinction or an Associate Degree upon high school graduation. Award: Up to $5,000 per year. Deadline: July 1, FAFSA is required Distinguished Awardees: High School Seniors who have earned either a 32 ACT Superscore or a 1410 on the SAT and have a 3.5 Academic GPA. Award: Up to $10,000 per year. Deadline: March 1, FAFSA is required Arkansas Teacher Academy Program Who May Apply: Arkansas students who have been accepted in a university’s Educational Preparatory Program who plan to teach in the state’s public school. Students must be pursuing a bachelor or graduate degree that enables them to become a licensed educator. Award: Up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. When to Apply: July 1 and January 10

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