Tuition Advantage
The University of Arkansas may waive a certain percentage of the out-of-state portion of tuition for qualifying students from select countries and U.S. states.
Students may receive a renewal of their Tuition Advantage each year if they meet all renewal criteria. Please see the links below for details:
- Bolivia Tuition Advantage
- Caribbean Tuition Advantage
- Non-Resident Tuition Advantage (Scholarship Website)
- Panama Tuition Advantage
- Rwanda Tuition Advantage
If you lose your Tuition Advantage by failing to meet the renewal criteria, it is possible to qualify for reinstatement. Please visit the Office of Academic Scholarship website to view the criteria for reinstatement. Submit petitions for reinstatement to soappeal@uark.edu.
Bolivia Tuition Advantage
The University of Arkansas is proud to provide a tuition advantage for all qualifying UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE level students from Bolivia.
| Amount of Tuition Advantage Award | Freshman Criteria | Transfer Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 90% reduction | 3.60 CGPA + 1310 SAT or 28 ACT score |
3.20 cumulative transfer GPA |
| 80% reduction | 3.40 CGPA + 1240 SAT or 26 ACT score |
Received upon admission |
| 70% reduction | Recieved upon admission | not applicable |
*100% reduction will be awarded upon admission into a master’s or doctoral program
The percentage reduction is for the out-of-state portion of tuition only.
To Renew This Tuition Advantage
- You must be enrolled full time in your degree program at the University of Arkansas.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12.0 credit hours per semester;
- Undergraduate students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and successfully complete 24.0 credit hours each academic year.
- Graduate students must be enrolled in 9.0 credit hours per semester.
- Graduate students must earn at least a 2.85 grade point average and successfully complete 18.0 credit hours each academic year.
Caribbean Tuition Advantage
The University of Arkansas is proud to provide a tuition advantage for all qualifying UNDERGRADUATE students from the Caribbean.
To Qualify
- Meet all admissions criteria and be accepted as a degree-seeking student.
- A citizen and permanent resident of :
Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Ja-maica, Martinique, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, or Turks and Caicos Islands
- Incoming freshman or transfer student
| Amount of Tuition Advantage Award | Freshman Criteria | Transfer Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 90% reduction | 3.60 CGPA + 1310 SAT or 28 ACT score |
3.20 cumulative transfer GPA |
| 80% reduction | 3.40 CGPA + 1240 SAT or 26 ACT score |
Received upon admission |
| 70% reduction | Recieved upon admission | not applicable |
The percentage reduction is for the out-of-state portion of tuition only.
To Renew This Tuition Advantage
- Students must be enrolled in 12.0 credit hours per semester
- Students must earn a 2.5 grade point average and successfully complete 24.0 credit hours each academic year.
Panama Tuition Advantage
The University of Arkansas is proud to provide a tuition advantage for all qualifying UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE level students from Panama.
To Qualify
- Meet all admissions criteria and be accepted as a degree-seeking student.
- A citizen and permanent resident of Panama
- Freshman, transfer or *graduate student
- Freshman, transfer, or *graduate student
| Amount of Tuition Advantage Award | Freshman Criteria | Transfer Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 90% reduction | 3.60 CGPA + 1310 SAT or 28 ACT score |
3.20 cumulative transfer GPA |
| 80% reduction | 3.40 CGPA + 1240 SAT or 26 ACT score |
Received upon admission |
| 70% reduction | Recieved upon admission | not applicable |
*100% reduction will be awarded upon admission into a master’s or doctoral program
The percentage reduction is for the out-of-state portion of tuition only.
To Renew This Tuition Advantage
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12.0 credit hours per semester;
- Undergraduate students must earn a 2.5 grade point average at the end of each semester and successfully complete 24.0 credit hours each academic year.
- Graduate students must be enrolled in 9.0 credit hours per semester.
- Graduate students must earn at least a 2.85 grade point average and successfully complete 18.0 credit hours each academic year.
Rwanda Tuition Advantage
The University of Arkansas is proud to provide a tuition advantage for all qualifying UNDERGRADUATE students from Rwanda.
To Qualify
- Meet all admissions criteria and be accepted as a degree-seeking student.
- A citizen and permanent resident of Rwanda
- Incoming freshman or transfer student
| Amount of Tuition Advantage Award | Freshman Criteria | Transfer Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 90% reduction | 3.60 CGPA + 1310 SAT or 28 ACT score |
3.20 cumulative transfer GPA |
| 80% reduction | 3.40 CGPA + 1240 SAT or 26 ACT score |
Received upon admission |
| 70% reduction | Recieved upon admission | not applicable |
The percentage reduction is for the out-of-state portion of tuition only.
To Renew This Tuition Advantage
- Students must be enrolled in 12.0 credit hours per semester;
- Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and successfully complete 24.0 credit hours each academic year.