The BTÌìÌÃCommitment program is a last dollar scholarship program that covers tuition and academic fee expenses. It’s designed to support Arkansas students who are Pell eligible or whose household earnings are $100,000 or less a year. The program combines Federal, State, and institutional financial aid to ensure more equitable access to higher education opportunities.Ìý

We’re committed to helping students find a pathway to higher education and ensuring their success from admission to graduation. The program will cover four years of tuition and academic fees via last dollar scholarships.Ìý
While the BTÌìÌÃCommitment program does not cover housing or meal plans, we work closely with Financial Aid to ensure you’re informed about funding opportunities at BTÌìÌÃand other private scholarships. This comprehensive support system is designed to help you manage your expenses effectively.Ìý
Future Student Guide   Commitment Eligibility Timeline   How it Works
BTÌìÌÃCommitment Eligibility Criteria
Apply to BTÌìÌÃas a first-time entering undergraduate
Pell-eligible OR annual household income of $100,000 or less
Submit proof of completed AR Challenge Application
R resident & high school graduate or GED recipient
Complete FAFSA & send to BTÌìÌÃ(school code 001092)
Apply for the program and submit test scores
Fall 2026 Entering Freshman Timeline
Fall 2025
📅 August 1
â–¶Â Admission Application Opens
📅 September 1
â–¶ BTÌìÌà Application Opens
📅 October 1
â–¶ Opens
â–¶ BTÌìÌÃHousing Application Opens
â–¶Â BTÌìÌÃFoundation Scholarship Application Opens
â–¶ â–¶Â
Spring 2026
📅 January 26
â–¶ Achievement Scholarship Deadline
â–¶ Foundation Scholarship Deadline
â–¶ Honors College Scholarship Deadline
📅 February 1
â–¶ Summer Orientation & Academic Registration (SOAR) Opens
â–¶ Priority FAFSA Deadline
📅 April 1
â–¶ Priority Housing Deadline
📅 May 4
â–¶ BTÌìÌÃCommitment Application & Documentation Deadline
â–¶ University & Future Leaders Scholarship Deadline
Commitment Eligibility Timeline


