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A Parent PLUS Loan allows a parent to borrow an amount up to the student’s cost of attendance minus all financial aid the student may receive for the enrollment period. This is a last to pay loan and all other aid must be accepted or denied before the loan wil...

A Grad PLUS Loan for Graduates allows a graduate student to borrow any amount up to the student's cost of attendance minus all financial aid the student may receive for the enrollment period.    What is required to receive a Graduate PLUS Loan?  Complete ...

Private Student Loans  A private student loan is a non-federal loan from a private lender like a bank or credit union, used to pay educational expenses. Unlike federal loans, these are credit-based, with terms like interest rates depending on your credit hist...

What is a Federal Direct Student Loan? Federal Direct Student Loans include Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans. These loans are offered by the U.S. Department of Education to help eligible students pay for college costs at universities, com...

Information adapted from Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov).   EligibilityFederal Pell Grants are generally awarded to undergraduate students who show significant financial need and who have not previously earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional deg...

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a type of financial aid designed for undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. This program is managed directly by Arkansas State University's Financial Aid Department. ...

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a federal grant for students who plan to become teachers in certain high-need subject areas. Unlike most federal grants, the TEACH Grant requires you to complete a teaching serv...

  The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) offers part-time job opportunities for eligible students to earn income that helps cover educational expenses while attending college or career school. Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels who demonstra...

Return to Title IV Funds Policy  Federal Regulations mandate that students who receive federal financial aid, which may include Pell Grant, Supplemental Grant, ACG, Smart Grants, Subsidized Stafford loans, Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Parent Plus Loans and Gr...

Financial Aid and CPOS (Course Program of Study)   Requirements:  You may not be aware, but there is an important emphasis in federal financial aid regulations that could cause federal grants, work study, loans, and some scholarships to be reduced if you en...

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 E...

Request for Additional Unsubsidized Loan If a Parent applies and is denied a Federal Parent PLUS loan, students can apply for additional unsubsidized Loans. Please complete the form below and submit to Financial Aid to receive an increase to your accepted Uns...

WHY MONITOR ACADEMIC PROGRESS? Federal Regulations require that students that apply for and/or receive Title IV Aid must be monitored for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Title IV Aid includes the following programs: Federal Pell Grants Federal S...

2026 - 2027 Fall Term Appeal Deadline August 28, 2026 2026 - 2027 Spring Term Appeal Deadline January 08, 2027

2025-2026 Academic Year Dependent Students (In-State Tuition Rate) The figures below represent fall and spring terms full-time enrollment based upon 15 credit hours.   Residence Hall Off Campus With Parent Graduate* Tuition & Fees 10,4...