Tomorrow is Why Apply Day, and we want to see your school spirit! Just grab your favorite college shirt, snap a selfie or make a video, and let us know why you applied or plan to apply for college. Use the hashtags #WhyApplyAR and #WhyApplyDay so we can see your posts.

To celebrate Why Apply Day, people across Arkansas wore their college shirts last Friday. Some of our team members shared the impact that going to college had on their lives. Share your story in the comments! #WhyApplyAR #WhyApplyDay

To learn more about the ACCESS Act, visit our new website. The website contains information about key aspects of the act — Acceleration, Common Sense, Cost, Eligibility, Scholarships, and Standardization! Visit access.ade.arkansas.gov to learn more!

Today was a historic day! During a press conference Arkansas Scholarship Lottery presented a check to ADHE for $48 million. This marks the largest scholarship fund transfer in ASL history and represents a powerful investment in Arkansas students. Check it out: youtu.be/4r2oFg6ntug

The Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship provides funding for students to conduct in-depth research projects in specific fields of study. November 1 is the deadline to apply. Learn more at sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/De….

Attention all Arkansas high school seniors, families, counselors, and career coaches! Would you like to learn more about state and federal aid programs? Register for our upcoming virtual financial aid night! forms.gle/zMMGY4bvfU61UA…

The scholarship application period for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit our website, sams.adhe.edu, to learn about financial aid options, create a SAMS account, and apply for scholarships.

Are you wondering about your financial aid options? Check out the 2025-26 How to Pay for College Guide on the Arkansas Student Loan Authority website! This guide is available in both English and Spanish, as well as in e-booklet and print form. asla.info/Request-Materi…

ICYMI: Assistant Commissioner Alisha Lewis appeared on KATV Good Morning Arkansas to discuss state scholarships, the ACCESS Act, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and provided tips for parents of high school seniors. Check it out! katv.com/community/good…

Scholarship applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year, and we have a new scholarship option! The Arkansas Heroes Scholarship replaces the Military Dependents Scholarship and the Law Enforcement Officer's Dependents Scholarship. Learn more at sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/De….

ICYMI: The scholarship application period for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit our website, sams.adhe.edu, to learn about financial aid options, create a SAMS account, and apply for scholarships.

Teachers: Did you know that we have financial aid options just for you? Check them out at sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship!

The Arkansas Applied Campaign Kickoff at the State Capitol last week was fantastic! This campaign aims to provide every high school senior with the support and opportunities they need for their next steps, whether they choose enrollment, enlistment, or employment.

We have moved to a new office space behind the State Capitol building! We have a different mailing address from our physical address, so please take note if you need to send us documentation for scholarship applications or other mail.

It's Financial Aid Day! We appreciate the outstanding professionals in our office and at institutions across the state who help students obtain the financial aid they need to reach their education goals. Thank you for your passion and dedication to your work! #FinancialAidDay

ADHE team members had a great time at the Natural State Baseball Showcase last week! We co-sponsored this event with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and were proud to support the student athletes participating.

We are currently experiencing intermittent phone issues. If you cannot reach us by phone, please email us at the following addresses: Financial Aid Questions: [email protected] General Questions: [email protected]

Attention all Arkansas high school seniors, families, counselors, and career coaches! Would you like to learn more about state and federal aid programs? Register for our upcoming virtual financial aid night! forms.gle/zMMGY4bvfU61UA…

Do you qualify for the Governor's Scholarship? Find out by reviewing the eligibility requirements for the distinguished and non-distinguished options at sams.adhe.edu!

Learn more about the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program! The program assists with the repayment of federal student loans for eligible veterinarians practicing food supply veterinary medicine. For more information, visit sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship/De….