Free College in Arkansas: ARFuture Grant at UAHT

Are you looking to get into a great career and get the education to do it for free? The Arkansas Future Grant (Arfuture) is here to help make college more affordable and even free for some students at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.

This grant offers eligible students the chance to earn more than 25 degrees and certificates at no cost. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is fast approaching! You have until Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The sooner you apply...the better, because this funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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ArFuture is designed to boost Arkansas's workforce by helping you, the student, gain the skills you need without any burden of tuition and mandatory fees! The grant covers qualifying certificates and associate degree programs at UAHT for eligible students.

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Some of the programs that qualify for this grant are,

Coding, Computer & Information Science, Construction Technology, Cybersecurity, Diesel Technology, Electromechanical Technology, EMT- Basic, Industrial Electricity, Maintenance, Nursing (CNA, LPN, RN), Paramedic, Power Technologies, Solar Technology, Teaching (Elementary and Teacher Assistant and Welding.

You can check your eligibility and apply online at sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/Details/ARFUTURE. You can also call the Arkansas Department of Higher Education at (501) 371-2000.

Did you know there are other grant opportunities for you? There is also the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Grant that can offer up to $800, including non-credit programs like Truck Driving Training (CDL) and Fiber Optic Technician training. Find out more at https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/Details/AWC

UAHT also offers several other scholarships at https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/Details/AWC

More information can be found by calling UAHT at (870) 722-8124.

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