Scholarship Opportunity

University of Arkansas New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award

Offered by University of Arkansas

New nonresident freshman or transfer meeting the current NRTA state-map and GPA rules. Surrounding-state group: GA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MO, OK, TN and TX; freshman GPA at least 3.2, transfer GPA at least 3.0 with 24 transferable hours. Extended-state group has different awards: freshmen at least 3.2 GPA; transfers at least 3.2 GPA with 24 hours. Transfer freshmen below 24 hours must meet both sets of criteria. Confirm state eligibility using the current map.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Transfer Student

Eligibility

  • New nonresident freshman or transfer meeting the current NRTA state-map and GPA rules. Surrounding-state group: GA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MO, OK, TN and TX; freshman GPA at least 3.2, transfer GPA at least 3.0 with 24 transferable hours.
  • Extended-state group has different awards: freshmen at least 3.2 GPA; transfers at least 3.2 GPA with 24 hours. Transfer freshmen below 24 hours must meet both sets of criteria. Confirm state eligibility using the current map.

Requirements

  • Verify your state group, entry GPA, credit calculation and renewal conditions with the scholarship office.
  • Award reduces the nonresident surcharge; resident tuition and other charges remain.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for admission and provide official transcripts; qualifying GPA must be established before the first day of class.
  2. 2Freshmen completing 24 transferable hours before enrollment may request a transfer-rule NRTA review after transcript processing.