Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Thursday, September 16, 2010. Financial aid and Scholarships are meant to supplement a student’s ability to pay for college costs including tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and other educational expenses.To be eligible for any form of financial aid, a student must be accepted for admission with an eligible admission status and be enrolled at UA Little Rock as a degreeseeking student. Students may apply online at fafsa.gov. Applicants must be fully admitted with regular admission status at UALR as degree-seeking students to be eligible for any form of financial aid. A Freshman Award may also be available to students with an ACT composite score of at least 22. Deadlines for scholarships may vary. Individuals entering on active duty after June 30, 1985, may receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill contributory plan. Please enable Javascript for full functionality. Financial Aid Advisors are available to meet with you concerning your options. Graduate students are not eligible for the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or Arkansas Student Assistance Grant.The UALR Office of Financial Aid provides applications, information, and assistance on federal and other aid programs. Aid packages can include a combination of different types of aid.The majority of the financial aid available at UA Little Rock is provided by the federal government. To qualify, students must be regularly admitted to a degree-granting graduate program and be recommended by the program coordinator. Apply for Admission Begin, complete, or check the status of a submitted application. Students who drop below the hour requirement by withdrawing from one or more courses are no longer eligible for graduate assistantships. Once the application has been processed and need analysis information determined, the applicant will receive an award notification that includes the types and amounts of aid awarded, specific program information, student responsibilities, and conditions governing the award.Note: federal aid eligibility will be reduced if the student receives assistance from any other sources, including graduate assistantships, scholarships, grants, employee discounts, etc.This payment plan is available through the UALR cashier’s office; students must pay a $25 nonrefundable processing fee. Applications are available in October of each year for the upcoming academic year that begins in August students are encouraged to apply early.Additional information on financial aid can be obtained at (501) 569-3035 or by email at Financial aid available to UA Little Rock students includes grants, loans, scholarships, and employment. Fall 2010 Disbursements and Refunds. Contact the cashier’s office as early as possible before the semester starts.Scholarships are available for both full- and part-time students through the UALR Office of Development and various UALR schools and colleges. The deferment plan is available for Fall and Spring semesters only.University employees may pay tuition and fees for themselves, their spouse, or their dependents via payroll deduction. The priority deadline for financial aid applications for the fall semester is March 1, and November 1 for the spring semester. Full-time enrollment for graduate students during fall and spring terms is 9 hours or more; three-quarters enrollment is 6 to 8 hours; half-time enrollment is 3 to 5 hours. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (501) 569-3035 or online. Full-time enrollment for an undergraduate student during fall and spring terms is 12 hours or more; three-quarter enrollment is 9 to 11 hours; half-time enrollment is 6 to 8 hours. Whenever possible, assignments contribute to the student’s field of study. Students who want to enroll at UA Little Rock should correspond with the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible because official determination of eligibility for financial aid can be made only on receipt of official credentials.UA Little Rock offers aid from various sources including federal and state governments, UA Little Rock, and private organizations, to help students pay for their studies. Assistantships generally are not available for the summer terms.