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Pay For College

One of the biggest investments you will make is the investment in your education. At SouthArk, we want to ensure that you
can afford the quality education you deserve. That's why our Financial Aid office is here to assist you in securing a bright future.
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Financial Aid

To receive federally funded financial aid and some other financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), enroll as regular students in an approved degree or certificate program, meet citizenship requirements, demonstrate financial need, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. In addition, students must not be in default on any student loan program or Stafford Loan or owe a refund on a Pell Grant, SEOG, or state aid.

The majority of financial aid programs offered at South Arkansas College are need-based; however, a number of institutional scholarships are based on academic achievement and merit. Students must reapply for financial aid every year. For all financial aid, enrollment is calculated as of the eleventh (11th) class day of the semester for fall and spring semesters and the fifth (5th) class day for the summer semester.

Cost of attendance (COA) is an estimated figure of all costs a person might have during the school year, and includes things like food, housing and living expenses.  Based on the information you provide in your FAFSA, an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be calculated using a specific formula. "Financial Need" is the amount left when you subtract the EFC from the COA.

 Financial Aid Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024 Year:

Students Designated as Dependent on the ISIR
Expense 9 Month
Tuition & Fees $2,829
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $2,000
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) $4,080
Transportation $1,770
Misc.Personal* $3,611
SUB-TOTAL $14,290

*  Cannot be, and is not, included in Less Than Half Time COA budget

 

Students Designated as Indpendent on the ISIR without Dependent Care Expense 
Expense 9 Month
Tuition and Fees $2,829
Books Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $2,000
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) $9,260
Transportation $1,770
Misc./Personal* $4,911
SUB-TOTAL $20,770

*  Cannot be, and is not, included in Less Than Half Time COA budget