Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship

Overview

The University of Central Arkansas offers an Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship that significantly reduces the cost of attendance for eligible students by covering out-of-state tuition fees, approximately $7,500 per year. This scholarship is especially beneficial for international students who choose to live in university housing, as they automatically qualify without needing to submit a separate application.

Eligibility Criteria

Students residing in University housing with the following academic qualifications:
- Entering freshmen: minimum 2.5 high school GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Undergraduate transfer students: minimum 2.0 GPA on prior undergraduate coursework
- Graduate students: minimum 2.7 undergraduate GPA, or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours, or 3.0 graduate GPA on coursework from another institution
Students not meeting these GPA requirements may qualify through a successful admissions appeal or other University admission requirements
Full-time students receiving a full tuition scholarship funded by unrestricted University funds
UCA graduates who are dues-paying members of the UCA Alumni Association
Children or grandchildren (age 26 or under) of UCA graduates who are dues-paying members of the UCA Alumni Association
Members or dependents of members of the armed forces stationed in Arkansas under military orders
Veterans or dependents using VA education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill, residing in the state during attendance
Undergraduate and graduate students whose permanent address is in states contiguous to Arkansas (Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana)
Graduate students with a full-time graduate assistantship or enrolled in clinical residency programs requiring in-state employment and residence
Students enrolled in courses through the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, online courses, or summer courses (which are not charged out-of-state tuition)

Important Notes

Undocumented students pay out-of-state tuition unless they live in university housing
International students living in UCA housing automatically receive this scholarship, significantly lowering their total cost of attendance
No separate application is required for this scholarship

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international and out-of-state students to access affordable education at the University of Central Arkansas. Check your eligibility and consider living in university housing to take advantage of this valuable financial support.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

All program levels

International Student Merit Scholarship

University of Central Arkansas

Amount

$4,000 - $32,000 USD

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Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

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