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J-2 Dependents And Studying In The United States

Your dependents may study while they are in the United States in J-2 status. Primary and secondary public education is free in the United States, and in the state of Arkansas, children between the ages of 5 and 17 are required by law to attend school, with very few exceptions. PLease see the Arkansas Compulsory Education Laws

If you have children who will attend public primary or secondary school in Fayetteville, you can find more information visit the Fayetteville School District site.

J-2 dependents are also permitted to enroll in post-secondary (college/university) classes without restrictions. In addition to the University of Arkansas , there are several higher education institutions in Northwest Arkansas, such as:

• Northwest Arkansas Community College
• John Brown University

In addition, J-2 dependents may enroll in "avocational or recreational" classes, such as English courses, etc. Some of the area organizations which our scholars and their families have found helpful include:

• Ozark Literacy Council (low cost or free English classes)
• Fayetteville Adult & Community Education Center (low cost or free classes in English and other subjects)