The primary purpose of Student Financial Aid at Arkansas Tech University is to provide assistance to students who, without aid, would be unable to attend college. All awards are administered by the Financial Aid Office in accordance with state and federal regulations and the University's equal educational opportunity policy.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for financial aid at Arkansas Tech University. The FAFSA has minor changes each year, but for 2024-25, the biggest changes in several decades are being implemented via the FAFSA Simplification Act.
The FAFSA Simplification Act expands eligibility for federal financial aid, streamlines the financial aid application process for students and families, provides a better user experience in completing the form, and also reduces completion barriers for certain student populations. There is no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid, and many factors- such as the size of your family and your year in school- are taken into account to determine your Financial Aid Eligibility.
The 2024-25 FAFSA is available now at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Click here for a link to videos provided by Federal Student Aid to assist you in completing the
form.
We understand that the financial aid process can be confusing and complex, and we are here to help. You may contact the Arkansas Tech Financial Aid Office by phone at 479-968-0399, email at fa.help@atu.edu, or in-person in RC Brown Hall, Suite 206.
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Application forms for any federal aid may be obtained from the official FAFSA website. You are welcome to drop by or call, and we will be happy to discuss your financial aid with you and answer any questions you may have. Arkansas Tech's school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
Tech $ense is a program designed to educate those interested in obtaining higher education about navigating the financial side of college. It's more than just scholarships or loans - staying financially informed will help you for years after you complete your degree.
If you have federal aid and are thinking about withdrawing from courses, click below to find out more information about how dropping might impact your aid.
WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION
This applies each summer unless otherwise noted. Summer 2024 will use the 2023-2024 FAFSA application.
You must be enrolled in at least 6 hours to receive student loans in the summer. If you used all of your scheduled aid in Fall/Spring, you may still be eligible for summer aid. Contact Financial Aid to inquire about your summer eligibility.
**Summer aid will only pay for the classes you are enrolled in as of 5:00 pm on the
last day to drop classes with a 100% reduction of tuition and fees. You will not be
eligible for more aid if you add classes after this date.**
This date is: June 4, 2024 (for all sessions of summer 2024)
Note: You should always check with Financial Aid before you drop a class, as this could affect your aid eligibility.
The 2024-25 FAFSA information will be used for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 terms. There are many changes to this year's FAFSA, so please let us know if we can help! We will not be processing FAFSAs until later in March, but go ahead and apply. If you have questions, you can also see tips on Federal Student Aid's YouTube Channel, and here is a link to a 2024-25 playlist.
Fill Out The FAFSAArkansas Tech University’s Fight on Fund provides financial resources to assist students who have experienced an emergency or crisis. To manage funding and to serve as many students as possible, the Fight on Fund Committee reviews each application on a case-by-case basis.
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Brown Hall, Suite 206
105 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-0399
Email: fa.help@atu.edu
