Arkansas Pell Grant recipients are required to be United States citizens or “eligible non-citizens.” If you are not a current U.S. citizen, legal documentation is required to prove eligibility to receive the Pell Grant. Additionally, you must have a high school diploma or GED, and be currently enrolled full or part-time at a participating Arkansas college or university. Students enrolled in less than six credit hours are also eligible to receive the Pell Grant. Once the grant is received, students must meet minimum academic requirements as determined by each Arkansas institution.
Your Arkansas school of choice must have a six-digit federal school code (see Resources). Not all schools participate in the program, so check to see if your school is eligible and is involved with the Arkansas Pell Grant program.
To become eligible for the Pell Grant, you may not default on a student loan, including a Pell overpayment. Additionally, you must attend a school that participates in the Pell Grant program, and either enroll in an undergraduate program or a post-baccalaureate teaching certification program. Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will determine your financial need and the amount you receive for your Pell Grant, based on tuition costs and what your family will contribute. Lastly, you may not be incarcerated and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be under $3,850.