Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What reputable colleges/universities offer online undergraduate degrees in Arkansas & Mississippi?
   And do not require any trips to the school.

   • ANSWER:
     Well since its on-line where its located is irrelevant. My favourite is Regis:
     http://www.transfertoregis.org/index.html

     The reason is they let you do 90 credits at an in state CC (and many offer them on-line nowadays) and the last year at Regis. They have an agreement with Northwest Arkansas
     Community college so you are guaranteed of getting in. But it wouldn't be a problem anyway. If you do the sums this will usually work out cheaper than any other option I have seen. And Regis have these nifty combined bachelors/Masters that only take an extra year. These days every Tom, Dick and Harry has a bachelors, you really need a Masters to snag the better jobs.

     Thanks
     Bill

2. QUESTION:
   What are some colleges in Arkansas that offer online Bachelor Degrees?
   I'm looking to move to Arkansas and am interested in obtaining my Bachelor degree online. I am not interested in arguments about online degrees versus regular degrees or anything like that. Right now, I just need a list of schools that offer four year bachelor degrees online.

   Note: I am a transferring English major, so I would like to find either the same major or something similar in a potential school. I have been in school for a long time and interested in finishing up, so starting over with a new major is not an option for me. Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     Dear below some colleges in Arkansas that offer online Bachelor Degrees
     Kaplan University - Online
     Gonzaga University - Online
     American InterContinental University - Military Online
     American InterContinental University Online
     Argosy University Online
     The Art Institute Online
     ATI Career Training - Online
     Baker College Online
     Berkeley College
     Bowling Green State University
     Brooks Institute of Photography
     Capella University - Bachelors
     Cardinal Stritch University
     Central Michigan University
     Chamberlain College of Nursing
     Cleveland Institute of Electronics
     Colorado Technical University - Online
     Dominican University - Online
     Drexel University - Online
     eCornell Certificates Online
     Everest College Online
     Everest University Online
     Fielding Graduate University
     Florida Tech University - Graduate
     Florida Tech University - Undergraduate
     George Washington University - Paralegal
     Globe University - Online
     Golden Gate University

     Hodges University
     Hope International University Online
     International Academy of Design & Technology Online
     Italian Culinary Academy
     ITT Technical Institute - Little Rock
     Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University
     Jones International University Online
     Keller Graduate School of Management
     Kent State University
     Liberty University
     Lincoln College - Online
     Loyola University New Orleans
     Mercy College
     National American University Online
     New England College
     Northeastern University - Online MBA Programs
     Norwich University Online
     Penn Foster Career School Online
     Portland State University Online
     Quinnipiac University
     Rasmussen College Online
     Remington College - Little Rock
     RETS College - Online
     Saint Leo University
     South University - Online
     Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology Online
     Stevens-Henager Collge - Online
     Strayer University Online
     The College Network - Online Degrees & Certificates
     The George Washington University
     Tiffin University Online
     University College of Sacred Heart University
     University of Cincinnati Distance Learning
     University of Illinois - Global Campus
     University of Phoenix - Little Rock
     University of Phoenix Online
     University of Saint Mary
     Utah Career College - Online
     UTI - Automotive Training Online
     Utica College - Online
     Walden University
     Western International University - Online
     Westwood College - Online
     Arkansas Baptist College
     Arkansas Northeastern College
     Arkansas State University-Beebe
     Arkansas State University-Main Campus
     Arkansas Tech University
     Central Baptist College
     Ecclesia College
     Harding University
     Henderson State University
     Hendrix College
     ITT Technical Institute
     John Brown University
     Lyon College
     Mellies School of Modeling
     North Arkansas College
     Ouachita Baptist University
     Philander Smith College
     South Arkansas Community College
     Southeast Arkansas College
     Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
     Southern Arkansas University Tech
     University of Arkansas at Little Rock
     University of Arkansas at Monticello
     University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
     University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
     University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
     University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
     University of Arkansas Main Campus
     University of Arkansas System Office
     University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
     University of Central Arkansas
     University of Phoenix-Little Rock Campus
     University of the Ozarks
     Williams Baptist College

3. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know if I can take college classes online and draw unemployment in Arkansas?
   I am currently taking online college classes and drawing unemployment in Arkansas. I know Arkansas will pay unemployment if you are enrolled in school, but I would like to know if they will pay unemployment if I am getting a degree in business by taking classes online. Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     They have to approve you first. If you go to school you have to let them know and see if you get approved to go to college and receive unemployment. I am also getting my degree in business and I am receiving unemployment as long as I am still looking for a job.

4. QUESTION:
   Are there any good flute teachers in Arkansas?
   I currently live in Illinois, but when I graduate High School, I want to pursue an online business degree, AND prepare for a conservatory in the future. The reason I am getting a business degree is because there is not a guarantee that everyone will make it in classical music, so I want a backup. I chose Arkansas because it has a pretty low cost of living, but if Arkansas is not known for spewing out successful musicians, then I can move elsewhere. A lot of educated, experienced flute teachers live in the New England territories, but the cost of living is so high! Where can I find a great flute teacher without paying an arm and a leg to survive??

   • ANSWER:
     There are fine flute teachers at the University of Arkansas and several other state universities.

5. QUESTION:
   Where can I find an online college for a Medical Lab. Technology degree?
   I live in Arkansas and I am having trouble finding an online college that will support a Medical Lab. Technologist degree.

   • ANSWER:
     well i am a med tech and you cant do this program online. you need a lab, hence lab in the title. i mean this is necessary, you cant preform tests if you have never done them physically.

6. QUESTION:
   How do you become an occupational therapist?
   My niece lives in Arkansas and is wanting to become an occupational therapist. She just started college in the fall and there are no occupational therapy programs anywhere close to where she lives. I know there are masters programs for it online, but what do you have to do before you do that? Do you have to have a bachelors in it before you can? I want to know exactly what degrees you have to have and everything like that

   • ANSWER:
     Step1
     Prepare for a career as an occupational therapist (OT) by taking as many psychology, sociology, human development, anatomy, physics and anthropology classes as possible during high school and college.
     Step2
     Volunteer anywhere you can work with a registered OT helping children with special needs, senior citizens and even the homeless. Learn to work with all walks of life and to be understanding and tolerant of differences and diversity.
     Step3
     Look for a part-time job at a nearby hospital to gain additional experience. Any job where you will be helping to move patients will relate to your practical coursework in OT.
     Step4
     Shadow a practicing OT for a day or two before you get into any program to make sure the career is something that really interests you. OTs are usually resourceful self-starters with excellent communication skills, high ethical standards and a desire to help people.
     Step5
     Be proactive about your education and don't assume you can get it all out of a book. Take part in sports, band or art classes; studying the way people move, work and live can help you be more creative about finding solutions in your OT career.
     Step6
     Choose an accredited program. In the United States, you must receive a bachelor's of science degree in OT before you are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and become a registered OT (OTR).
     Step7
     Decide what kind of working environment you want. OTs can be found everywhere, from high-stress hospital settings to the relaxed country doctor's office.
     Minor in a related area like kinesiology or biology to make yourself more marketable to employers upon graduation.

     Contact the American Occupational Therapists Association (AOTA) for a list of accredited OT programs. You can write to the association at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20824, or visit its Web site (see Related Sites).

     Don't assume that just because it is called occupational therapy it always relates to someone's job. Most OTs deal more with health and living issues, like helping someone with one leg learn to walk with a prosthetic.

     Be prepared for the physical part of this job. OTs are often required to do some heavy lifting in the course of a normal day.

7. QUESTION:
   Where can I find financial aid/grants for a Non-Trad Student for online study?
   I will be 25 this fall, female, Caucasian, live in Arkansas, working full-time at a veterinary hospital. I am single, no kids, own my home and car, and am looking to get back into school. My ideal option would be an all-online schedule for an Associate's Degree for Veterinary Technician. I have found 2 or 3 programs and am in the process of narrowing down which one will be the perfect fit for me. I have looked at many different online sources for financial aid, but I can't find anything that applies to non-traditional students. Anybody know of any?

   • ANSWER:
     If the schools you are looking at are accredited (which any worthwhile college, online included, will be) then there is a good chance that you are eligible to file a FAFSA (federal application for student aid) and receive money from both the government as well as the school itself. You only need to be enrolled half-time (usually 6 credits, the equivalent of 2 classes) to apply for financial aid through FAFSA. Once you've chosen your school and have verified that it is an accredited institution (not just some diploma mill), you should talk to their financial aid office. You can look up your schools of interest on the FAFSA website to see if they are eligible for aid. You will also want to look into scholarships of various sorts and perhaps a private student loan if the combination of financial aid from the school and government does not fully cover your school expenses. There are lots of scholarships available to people from all walks of life, not just traditional students. See the links I have listed below for details.

8. QUESTION:
   online courses being credible?
   Are online courses just as credible as in class courses when it comes to some one looking at your degree for employment or going to a graduate school? What i'm wondering is if i take some online courses during the summer and in class courses during the fall would hurt my chances in employment or transferring to another school. Wanting to go to university of arkansas or ualr.

   • ANSWER:
     You don't have to put that you took the class online.

     I've taken tons of Boston University classes online and when I get my transcript, it doesn't say English - online. It just says English 201.

     However, if you're taking an online course through one of the non-accredited diploma mills, the fact that the school isn't accredited will hurt more than the fact that you took an online class.

     So when going to summer school, definitely take a course through an accredited school.

     Good luck on transferring!

9. QUESTION:
   How would you go about finding a job in New York City before you move there?
   I have a degree in Sports Management and Marketing and have been a store manager for about a year. I'm wanting to use my degree so i'm taking off to NYC. I have read some advice about getting a job before you get to NYC. Right now I am currently saving money and intend to move there in roughly 10 months. I hope to have around 8k saved and will be living with my cousin there. Since I don't live close to NYC (I live in Arkansas), how should i go about getting a job before i arrive in NYC? I'm not sure if the online job postings (Monster, Hotjobs, etc.) really work? Not sure how interviewing would work either. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

   • ANSWER:
     You oculd check out websites like www.monster.com, www.careerbuilder.com and search in NY or you could find out places that have the kind of job your looking for and call them to see if they are hiring

10. QUESTION:
    Shared interests in marriage? How important is it for a woman to share ALL of her husbands interests?
    I am getting married in April. There are things I do not expect my fiancee to be interested in simply because I enjoy them but it does not seem to be vice versa. I support a lot of what he does and participate in a great deal of his interests, but there are just some things I am not interested in like British comedy, or going to Arkansas, or sitting in 100 degree heat when he has a gig to play outdoors. As I said, I support at least 90% of his interests and dreams and desires, but that 10% left over is for things I am interested in like pursuing a doctorate, teaching online classes, taking dance classes.
    How do you wives deal with sharing your husbands interests? Men, how much of your wifes' attention do you require with regard to your interests?

    • ANSWER:
      Leaving 10% for your self is just right. Remember, husbands never give their wives 100% so why should we? Being married to someone should not be losing one's own identity. Continue pursuing your interests. Keep learning, keep growing. You shouldl not be left behind while your husband develops his own interest.

11. QUESTION:
    Which online M.Ed for current Elementary Teacher?
    I am not interested in administration at this time. In the future??? Who knows?

    I have a non-education undergrad degree (Social Work) and would like my Masters to relate to teaching K-6 all subjects or with a focus on Reading, Science or Math. I am in my 2nd year of teaching at a student centered, hands-on non-traditional charter school.

    I also am a mom with 4 kids (college sophomore to kindergarten!)

    Cost is important because I am paying for this out of pocket. The degree will result in a small increase in pay -3000 annually.

    I am looking at the following colleges for affordablilty and the content.

    Lamar University (Texas) http://www.academicpartnership.com/lamar/edu_tuition.asp 50 for M.Ed in Educ Leadership or Educ Technology Leadership

    Drury University (Missouri) M.Ed. with Emphasis in Instructional Mathematics K-8 @ 5/credit hr. http://www.drury.edu/multinl/story.cfm?ID=13236&NLID=269

    Arkansas State University - Jonesboro. 50 for an M.S.Ed. Education Theory and Practice. http://www.astate.edu/academicpartnerships/edu_mse_theory_practice.asp

    Chadron State College 2.50 per class (3 credits) for a MA.E. in Mathematics. http://www.csc.edu/graduate/degree/sciencemath.csc

    Any experience with any of these programs?
    Anyone want to start their masters with me?

    • ANSWER:

12. QUESTION:
    morticians and embalming careers ?
    I am interested in becoming a mortician or an embalmer. I would like to get my associate degree in funeral home services.
    Does anyone have any advice and do you know of any good online colleges? I live in little rock arkansas and have looked at a few websites, just wondering if anyone knows this states requirements or anything at all. thank you

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.arfda.com/

13. QUESTION:
    i would like to get a paralegal degree?
    i want to get the degree as fast as possible...and preferrable not a a university...but rather online....any ideas? Oh yeah, i live in little rock, arkansas

    • ANSWER:
      University of Arizona has online courses & you can enroll there from anywhere in the country - and they are generally respected as far as online classes go. You won't get a paralegal DEGREE in less than two years - you can get a "Legal Assistant" certificate in 18 months from most community colleges or even online - but that does not qualify you as a paralegal. Take note too that most top notch law firms (such as the one I work for) require a two year paralegal DEGREE (not certificate) plus a Bachelors degree to get hired. You will also have to have nothing less than a 3.2 gpa or higher.
      Good luck to you! It's a great profession.

14. QUESTION:
    Full sun flower bed plants?
    I created a small flower bed in front of my house last spring, and put wave Petunias, Hostas, and a small bush out there (not sure what type) It is very sunny in my front yard, and I live in NW Arkansas, so it gets fairly hot (up to 110 degrees sometimes) The petunias did wonderfully, bloomed all spring, summer, and fall, and were beautiful. So I know I want to plant those again this year. I chose the hostas last year because I wanted something green and leafy and fairly low to the ground to put behind the petunias, and the guy at Lowe's recommended them. But they did NOT do well in the sun... they started to flower and were very pretty, but then they leaves dried up and burned... not pretty at all.

    My question is, what other annual flowers could I use that would look nice, do well, and be low maintenance in full, hot sun all day. Also, what green, leafy plants could I use that would take the heat and sun well? I cannot find anything in my searches online, and the guy at Lowe's obviously does NOT know what he is talking about...

    • ANSWER:
      Hostas are shade loving plants although if you really want to use them there are some that are tolerant of sun. Of course sunflowers would be good for your bed; lavenders love the sun and would provide you with some green. Carpet phlox is pretty much evergreen and spreading with beautiful flowers in the late spring. For some really great ideas check out High Country Gardens--http://www.highcountrygardens.com/ They have something for every type of bed you can think of-the plants are perennials. Marigolds, nasturtiums, snap dragon are some more annuals that should do well. Hope this helps!

15. QUESTION:
    Please help me find a Christian College?
    I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas and I need to find a local (or at least somewhat local) college that offers degrees in Ministry and/or Theology. I plan to be a Chaplain in the US Army (I already know all about requirements) but I need to find a local college that won't put me in debt for the rest of my life if you know what I mean! I checked Oral Roberts University in Tulsa (which is a bit far for me) and it's like ,000 per year and John Brown University (which is pretty close!) is ,000 and that's pretty dang expensive!

    Online colleges are fine but I'd prefer if they have a physical campus so that my degree will actually be worth more. I want a degree that will be worth something when I start on being a Chaplain.

    Thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      Did you first ask God for the Best Answer? But if you want my mere mortal help, try College of the Ozarks. They may not have a Ministry major per se but you can get a well rounded Christian education. This is what they say about costs, which seems to be one of your big concerns:

      "Each full-time student's Cost of Education is met 100% by participating in the work program, and a combination of private, institutional and federal/state student aid."

16. QUESTION:
    Lost young mom seeking career guidance?
    I have been getting down on myself lately and very confused as to what I can do. I am a two time college drop out at the age of 22. The first time I dropped out so I could get a job so my husband and I could afford to live and the second time I tried online classes while taking care of my son. That proved to be a more of a challenge than what others want you to think. My resume is an eye sore because in the past I took all these jobs that I ended up so unhappy with and quit after only a few short months at them. And I think that my work history kept me from getting job here recently. I am seeing all my friends graduate with degrees this May and some have already landed great jobs. So you can imagine how hard I have been on myself lately.
    The saying "If I knew then what I knew now" fits me perfectly. My husband and I bought our first house and I am really wanting to get my life together and not be embarassed. The only problem is I am not sure what path to take. I am going to have to get a job and put my son into daycare, but I want a career. I want my son to be proud of me when he gets older. I have no idea what I want to be "when I grow up" haha. I just know I want to be something better...I have no hobbies, nothing I am good at. I just don't know what to do anymore. ...I know I am smart and a quick learner...how do I find my passion...my calling. What are other options beside college. I live in a medium size town in Arkansas so my options are limited as well as money. I doubt I can get Pell Grant again for school since I dropped out twice already....I feel like such a failure. I cry too much over this. Any advice is helpful and please keep negative comments to yourself. I really don't need anymore blows to my self esteem. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Aeron's mommy, you're luckier than you think. To ask yourself these questions now, when you're 22, is so much better than to face them when you're 42.

      Remember what Gandhi said about failure:

      “My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God
      as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet.”

      Now, the big question is: do you want money, or do you want a career?

      =Money=
      If it's money, please get in touch with the Arkansas Department of Career Education, and with the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center (links below). Take advantage of the services the state offers you.

      Also, check around to see if there are job search classes at any libraries. When you know what job you want, the librarians can give you the tools to find it.

      =Career=
      If it's a career that your family will be proud of, you have more work in front of you. You'll need to search your soul to figure out what career is your passion and calling. Start with the Job Hunters Bible website.

      Once you know what you want, maybe you will end up working for someone else, in which case you may need to spruce up your resume.

      Or *maybe* you will go into business for yourself, and you'll never worry about your resume again.

      Remember, too, that you are not making a decision that you have to stick with for the rest of your life. People change careers a lot these days. You can, too.

      I hope you find gratifying work.

17. QUESTION:
    The National Guard. Should my fiance join right now? Lots of questions!!! HELP!?
    My fiance is considering joining the NG. His grandfather was a marine and his father was in the air force. His objective is not to be a full-time soldier traveling the world. He wants the education benefits.

    I'd like anyone and everyone to give me some info and let me know if any of this is questionable. We went to talk to a recruiter, a 15 year former active duty army soldier now stationed in NWA for the NG. He spoke to us about army to a degree but said for our situation (wanting school payed for and a monthly paycheck without my fiance being deployed during school if at all).

    Things he said that we'd like second opinions on (this is for Arkansas):

    * You are undeployable the entire time you're in school. (I looked it up online and most places say 2 years without ROTC, 4 years with ROTC)
    * Basic Training is 9 weeks long
    *You decide when you get to Basic and when you go to AIT
    *Choosing your MOS is completely on you, with consideration of the scores on your ASVAB
    *You can resign at any time
    *You can work part time for the guard, be a full time student (100% tuition payed), receive a monthly housing allowance, kicker, and paycheck (for weekend drills)
    *You go to the same location for all monthly weekend drills
    *The work on the unmanned aircraft is available for NG soldiers
    *There are certain units that are NEVER deployed (outside country)
    *There are some MOS that are more likely to get you deployed and vice versa

    And a few questions:

    How long are the different AIT for Medical/Science MOS? I know the range. We want specifics so we have a good idea before we discuss it with the recruiter again.

    How much *total*, not including the school tuition do you have as income per year as a full-time student, part-time Guard soldier?

    Where is your non-soldier spouse in all of this??

    NOTE: WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ON THE OTHER BRANCHES. WE ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF FINDING THAT OUT WHEN WE WANT TO KNOW. WE WANT FULLER DETAIL ON THE BRANCH WE *ARE* LOOKING INTO.

    Thanks everyone!!

    • ANSWER:
      You may be non-deployable the whole time you are in school depending on what programs you qualify for. Some states offer ROTC exemptions for deployments regardless of contract status because of an officer shortage. There is a also college first option that will guarantee you two years of student non-deployability regardless of ROTC status or affiliation.

      Basic training is 9 to 10 weeks long.

      You do not decide when you go to Basic and AIT. When you go to MEPS you tell them when you would like to go. If you are in school, it will be scheduled around school. If you have a baby on the way, they will work with you. If you just don't feel like going for nine months because you don't want to go for nine months, that's not good enough.

      Choosing your MOS is based on your ASVAB scores, your ability to get a security clearance, to a lesser extent your medical history (i.e. if you have bad vision, you may not be elligible for Infantry), and finally, how far you are willing to commute for drill to a particular unit for a particular MOS (i.e. are you going to drive three hours to be a truck driver ot would you settle for a fifteen minute drive to be a scout?)

      Enlisted soldiers do not resign. They enlist for a set period and fulfill that contract to the required time unless they have to be discharged OR become an officer. If you become an officer, you can resign your commission at any time UNLESS you took a contract for a set period of service (i.e. 4 years of service for a ,000 bonus, etc you are then locked in)

      You go to the same unit for all weekend drills. It's called home station. It's the town where your unit is based. Many drills, you will report there and then the unit will travel to the nearest military training facility to conduct training operations.

      Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are available in the Military Intelligence elements of the Army, to include the National Guard.

      Certain units do not leave the country... like your state headquarters and recruiting command. Everybody else is elligible for deployments. IIf you are in UAV operations, you are definately elligible for a deployment.

      MOS doesn't have as much of a bearing on your deployment rate as what type of unit you are in. If you are a supply soldier in an Infantry company, you'll get deployed slightly more often because you are in an Infantry company. If you are a supply soldier in... I don't know, a crap, understrength quarter master unit, you're less likely to get deployed because your unit sucks.

      AIT's for medical vary from a few months to over a year. Science MOS's... like Chemical? A couple months. If you want training length specifics go to www.goarmy.com and look up the MOS codes you are interested in.

      Your income will depend on your incoming rank, the Reserve GI Bill, and then the which GI Bill kicker you qualify for. Pay tables are available at www.military.com

      Your spouse stays at home.

      Look, if your husband joins the Guard for college, he will get deployed sooner or later. Yeah, you can probably duck out of the deployments while he is enlisted, especially if you are playing the ROTC card as much as you can. Eventually, that ROTC card you play is going to come back to collect, but when that time comes, he'll deploy as an officer a couple years later and make some more money.

      He will deploy for a year. It is inevitable. It will be sooner or later. If you can't handle that, walk away now.

18. QUESTION:
    Needing scholarships that pay now!?
    So, I thought I had all my classes funded for last year. The refund I got from the school ended up being used in an emergency when we wrecked in Arkansas (live in TN and was headed to TX), we had to get to TX and then back home with the wrecked car and that took all my extra school money. Then I ended up withdrawing from a class (had too many at once) and was then sent a bill saying I owed for a class because of withdrawing from the other class (i had to have a particular amount of classes for the year in order to get my financial aid). Now, they say I can't register for spring unless I pay the ,100 by November. My financial aid for this year is in limbo because of them changing the way they handle it. I'm afraid they are going to wait too long and then I won't be able to pay for this last class so I can register for spring. I've been looking for scholarships that are still taking applications and will pay now, not next year. I haven't found any so far. Anyone know of any? I'm trying to finish up my degree so I can move on and provide a better life for our daughter then she has now. Thanks

    Oh and I'm attending school online.
    They have a financial aid office but they are already taking forever to process this years financial aid. I need something that will pay for this class now so I can register for Spring classes

    • ANSWER:
      The best luck for scholarships is with your schools fin aid or scholarship office. If your school doesn't have one, perhaps you should find a better school.

19. QUESTION:
    Are there any good flute teachers in Arkansas?
    I currently live in Illinois, but when I graduate High School, I want to pursue an online business degree, AND prepare for a conservatory in the future. The reason I am getting a business degree is because there is not a guarantee that everyone will make it in classical music, so I want a backup. I chose Arkansas because it has a pretty low cost of living, but if Arkansas is not known for spewing out successful musicians, then I can move elsewhere. A lot of educated, experienced flute teachers live in the New England territories, but the cost of living is so high! Where can I find a great flute teacher without paying an arm and a leg to survive??

    • ANSWER:
      I live in Arkansas. I wouldn't recommend it.

HOT SPRINGS (October 18, 2011) – Winners of the Academic All-Star Scholarships were announced today in Hot Springs at the annual conference of the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC).

Mr. Shane Broadway, Interim Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, presented the keynote address at a brunch honoring the 22 student scholarship winners.  The students were awarded two scholarships: one worth $500 to complete their associate degree, and a second full-tuition scholarship to any of the 11 Arkansas public four-year universities to complete their bachelor’s degree. For the first time, Philander Smith College and Lyon College have offered scholarships as well. The combined cumulative total for both scholarships is estimated to be more than $500,000.

“These scholarships will enable our best and brightest students to reach for their dreams at any of Arkansas’ 11 public four-year universities, and now two private universities” said Dr. Ed Franklin, AATYC Executive Director. “Many of these students are studying hard to maintain excellent grades while also working and handling family responsibilities, which makes their accomplishments even more impressive. These students deserve our recognition, and these scholarships are a fine way to help them achieve their goals.”

Each of the 22 public two-year colleges names one student as an “Academic All-Star.” These students maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.25 out of a possible 4.0 and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in pursuit of an associate degree.

The 22 member institutions of AATYC located throughout Arkansas provide numerous educational programs, opportunities for career training or retraining, and continuing education as well as specialized training for today’s business and industry.

This year’s Academic All-Stars, and the college they are currently attending, are:

• Southern Technical College Arkansas

• Hibernian College Dublin

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• Suomi College Michigan

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