Prospective Students - Financial Aid

Arkansas Baptist College recognizes that when an individual develops to his/her fullest potential and capacity, society and the individual will benefit. Thus, every effort is made to eliminate financial need as an insurmountable obstacle to attending college. For those who are unable to pay, this means identifying and remedying the problem of limited resources. For those with limited resources, this means finding ways to ease the financial burdens of the student and hi/her family. This also includes a special commitment to aiding disadvantaged students who have been regulated to life patterns below their capacities, not for lack of ability, but for lack of information and finances and other factors unrelated to academic ability. The Financial Aid Office has been charged with the responsibility of aiding students in this area. In determining the extent of the student's need, the college must consider the financial support that may be expected from the income, assets, and other resources of the parents and the student. The college considers its financial aid program supplementary to the efforts of the students' families in assisting students with college expenses. The Financial Aid Office administers all awards in accordance with college's equal opportunity policy. Applications for federal/state financial aid and some scholarships may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office. Certain scholarship applications are available through the office of Executive Vice-President/Chief Academic Officer. Financial aid available to students includes grants, part-time employment, scholarships, and Federal Student Loans.

Eligibility Requirements Common to All Programs

A student is eligible for assistance through the Federal Student Loan, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work-Study, and Pell Grant Programs, if the student:

1. Is a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
2. Is registered for the draft with Selective Service, provided the student is a man or woman at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, and is not a current member of the active armed forces.
3. Has met all requirements for unconditional admission to the college.
4. Demonstrates financial need. The U. S. Department of Education and Arkansas Baptist College will use the information provided to determine need.
5. Is attending a school that participates in one or more of the programs.
6. Is enrolled at least part-time.
7. Is working toward a degree or certificate.
8. Is maintaining satisfactory academic progress (as defined by Arkansas Baptist College Academic Standards policy).

Change in Status

Recipients of assistance from any of the above mentioned sources must agree to inform the Financial Aid Office when:

1. Withdrawing from school
2. Changing enrollment status
3. Changing mailing address
4. Receiving any additional financial aid from any source
5. A change in the financial resources of the recipient or recipient's family occurs
6. A change in name occurs

Arkansas Baptist College encourages all students to complete an application for federal financial aid. Complete your free application for federal student aid online or request a free application by contacting 1-800-4-FEDAID. For additional information contact:

Office of Financial Aid
501-374-0804

Please note: Failure to report enrollment at another institution may result in academic dismissal and/or loss of credits earned.