FAQs for Financial Aid

Office Information 

How do I contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office? 

The Financial Aid & Scholarships office is located on the 2nd floor of the Carl R. Reng Student Union, room 2078. 

Mail: 
P.O Box 1620 
State University, AR 72467 

Ph: 870-972-2310 
Fax: 870-972-2794 
Email: finaid@astate.edu 
 

What are the office's hours? 

The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. 

 

Do I need an appointment to meet with a counselor? 

No. You can stop by or you can book an appointment by clicking HERE. 

There are a variety of options for tuition assistance for undergraduate students at ASU, including:

 

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships

A scholarship is an award of financial aid that is awarded on various criteria, including but not limited to academic achievement and/or financial need. Scholarship money does not have to be paid back.

Grants

Grants do not have to be paid back and are awarded to students based on financial need and availability of funding.

Work Study

The work-study program provides part-time employment to undergraduates and graduates to allow them to earn money to help pay for college expenses.  Work-study is based upon financial need and availability of funding.

Loans

Loans are borrowed money for college expenses that must be paid back, oftentimes, after graduation.