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A-State Closing Early Today Due to Severe Weather Forecasts

The National Weather Service is forecasting a particularly dangerous severe weather event to move into the A-State campus area this afternoon, followed by historic rainfall amounts as we approach the weekend.  A-State will close today at 1 p.m. so that our students and employees can make arrangements to ride out the storms safely. 

The Office of Emergency Management has created a Linktree (https://linktr.ee/AStateSevereWx) with valuable resources for severe weather.  It includes links to the A-State Alert sign-up form, weather news sources, and shelter locations on campus and throughout Craighead County.

Provost's Inclement Weather Policy
A-State reminds all students that if they believe it is unsafe to attend class, please consult the Provost’s Inclement Weather Policy as it relates to classes, especially for our commuter students.

Helpful reminders for severe weather at A-State:

  • Stay weather-aware. Make sure you have a weather app on your phone with the appropriate notifications enabled.  A-State also sends text alerts when the NWS issues a weather warning for the campus area.  Visit the my.AState portal to sign up for our emergency text message system.

  • Have a plan for shelter. The Reng Student Union is our designated storm shelter on campus.  If you are unable to get to the union, find an interior space, free from windows, on the bottom level of your building.

  • Avoid floodwaters. Remember, it is never safe to swim in floodwater due to hidden dangers and contamination. In addition, do not attempt to drive through floodwater.  If you see water finding its way into a campus building or other water issues, please report it to your RA, Building Liaison, or Facilities Management at (870) 972-2066.  For after-hours reports, call UPD at (870) 972-2093.
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University Police
870-972-2093

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Guiding You Through The Financial Aid Process

Welcome to Financial Aid & Scholarships at Arkansas State. We understand your need for financial assistance, and our counselors and staff are dedicated to helping you as you pursue your college education.

Helpful Information

Use the expanding sections below to find helpful financial aid info.

CSS Profile

School Code-6011

While the FAFSA 2025 - 2026 is not available yet, there is still a path to secure your financial aid! CSS Profile unlocks over 10 billion dollars in institutional, non-federal financial aid each year. Just visit cssprofile.collegboard.org, create an account by clicking Sign In on the site and then submit your application.

Course Program of Study (CPOS)

What is Course Program of Study (CPOS)?:

You may not be aware, but there is an important emphasis in federal financial aid regulations that could cause federal grants, work study, loans, and some scholarships to be reduced if you enroll in ineligible coursework. Only courses that count toward a student’s program of study (your declared major/minor) can be considered when determining aid eligibility for federal financial aid programs such as grants, work-study, and loans.

For federal aid to pay for a course in your major, minor, concentration, or other degree requirement, it must be part of your Course Program of Study (CPOS) or be necessary to help you earn the total hours required to complete your degree. For those depending upon federal aid to attend Arkansas State University, not paying attention to federal regulation could affect your full-time enrollment status and ultimately your financial aid.

Additional information is available on our Course Program of Study FAQ page.

Disbursement / SAP Information

Disbursement Dates:

Fall I only & Fall I & II : Thursday, September 5, 2024

Fall II only: Monday, October 21, 2024

Spring I only & Spring I & II : Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Spring II only: Monday, March 17, 2025

Satisfactory Academic Progress (S.A.P.) Appeal Deadlines:

24-25 Fall Term: August 16, 2024

24-25 Spring Term: January 08, 2024

To learn more about SAP appeal process visit our page: SAP Policy

Book Money Information:

Book Money information

Textbook Brokers website


Scholarships

Arkansas State has a variety of scholarships including institutional, privately funded, scholarships for transfer students, current students and more!


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