Arkansas State University-Main Campus

Ways to Save at A-State

Scholarships Opportunities:

• Privately Funded Scholarships
• Honors College Scholarships
• International Student Scholarships
• Nursing Student Scholarships

Military Savings:

• Reduced tuition for active military members using FDA.
• College credit for military experience 
• A-State accepts GI Bill, Chapters that are listed down below under “Our Veteran Affairs Representative can assist with the following”

Career Services 

• Career fairs
• Resume and cover letter workshops
• One-one-assistance
• See Employers in AR by Major 
• Career Planning workshops
• Employment outcomes
• major and occupation advising
• Interview training
• Graduate school planning
• Networking opportunities

Community Services at A-State

• Beck Center for Veterans
• Shameka Holmes is the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for A-State students
• University Advising Center
• Counseling Center: Support that may help you perform better academically, or cope with your emotions, can be found on the Counseling Center website
• Access & Accommodation Services: create a barrier-free environment, eliminating academic, social, and physical obstacles that impede students’ access to a higher education

Our Veteran Affairs Representative can assist with the following:

• Help students apply for Chapter 30, Chapter 33/ Post 9/11, Chapter 1606, Chapter 35 and Chapter 31
• Assist with kickers, which are paid to National Guard/Reserves
• Evaluate military credit for college credit

Arkansas State University-Main Campus Military & Veteran Support Programs

Arkansas State University-Main Campus offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• A-State has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for CLEP exams
• Does not award credit for DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• A-State is a Yellow Ribbon school
• A-State is a MyCAA approved school

Is A-State a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, A-State is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. 

Is A-State a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, A-State is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does A-State offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, A-State offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does A-State offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No. We offer A-State military scholarships for active duty members and their spouses.

What are A-State’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $5.00 - $255.00 per credit hour for undergrad courses,  A-State’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour (military discount/reduced tuition not included). This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. 

What are A-State’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $269 per credit hour (does not include military discounts/redeuced tuition rate) A-State’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. 

Does A-State offer online degree programs?

Yes, A-State offers online degree programs. 

Is A-State approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, A-State is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Does A-State offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Is Arkansas State University a military friendly school?

A-State is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Arkansas State University-Main Campus a MyCAA school?

Yes, A-State is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.