General Information
Arkansas Heroes Scholarship provides assistance for in-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action, were prisoners of war, recipients of a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart, or permanently and totally disabled through military service OR dependent children or spouses of persons killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, forester, correctional officer, Community Punishment Department or Transportation Department employee, or teacher.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
- The student has been a legal Arkansas resident for at least one (1) year before submitting a scholarship application
- Be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
- Be the biological child, Stepchild, legally adopted child or spouse of an eligible Arkansas Hero
- Legally adopted children must have been adopted prior to the Arkansas Hero’s death or total and permanent disability.
- Be enrolled, or accepted for admission to, an approved Arkansas public or private institution
- Provide required documentation as determined by the ADHE
Continuing Eligibility Criteria
- Student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours per academic year
Award Amount
Provides assistance for in-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions.
The Heroes Program cannot be used to cover the cost of books, auto permit, damages or accessories to dorm room, or utility bills. The institution will be reimbursed for covered charges after verification of full-time (12 or more credit hours) enrollment each semester. Eligibility is limited to eight semesters or the achievement of a degree, whichever occurs first. The spouse will no longer be eligible if he or she remarries.
For undergraduates who are dependents or spouses of military veterans, the Heroes Program will cover the unpaid portion of the cost (if any) of tuition, housing, and mandatory fees when provided in on-campus facilities after three (3) months of Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)/Chapter 35 benefits have been deducted from the total costs per semester. If there is no positive balance after deduction of DEA benefits, then no benefits will be paid.
Deadlines
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Contact Information
Dana Smith
Phone: (501) 371-2000
Email: dana.smith@adhe.edu
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