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How to Pay for College Booklet

The "How to Pay for College: A Guide for Arkansas Students" booklet is now available! This booklet is published yearly by the Arkansas Student Loan Authority and details the financial aid process and available programs to help your student find aid.

Scholarship Application Management System

Visit Scholarship Application Management System Portal! This site includes information on scholarships, colleges, and exploring AR careers.

Explore Arkansas Careers

Looking for programs that qualify for the Arkansas Future (ArFuture) Grant or Arkansas Workforce Challenge? Explore Arkansas Careers can help you find eligible programs and search for training for your dream job!

Colleges and Universities

Arkansas is home to over 40 institutions of higher education. Learn more about all the great colleges and universities around the state!

Welcome!

The Arkansas Division of Higher Education manages the state’s scholarship and financial aid programs; recommends higher education and institutional budgets to the legislature; assures academic program quality and viability; provides professional development for faculty and staff; provides educational support to business and industry; provides institutional accountability; and promotes the importance of postsecondary education in enhancing both personal and community quality of life. Our primary goal is to support the improvement of educational attainment in the state of Arkansas in an efficient and effective way.

Our Mission and Strategic Goals

The mission of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education is to advocate for higher education; to promote a coordinated system of higher education in the state; and to assist each of the publicly and locally supported institutions of higher education in the state in improving the delivery of higher education services to the citizens of Arkansas.

GOAL #1 Credentials

Increase the total number of individuals with targeted credentials by 81,360 by 2026

GOAL #2 Affordability

Improve the affordability of higher education for Arkansans

GOAL #3 Equity

Increase participation and attainment by underserved student groups by 5% annually

GOAL #4 Workforce Development

Increase regional credentials to match targeted workforce demand