Scholarship & Financial Info

• Complete your FAFSA when it opens on October 1. You will fill out the FAFSA each year of college. Complete CSS Profile if requested by your college.

• If you are being recruited for collegiate athletics, be sure you have registered with the NCAA and / or NAIA.

• Apply for your college’s scholarships. Some are embedded in your admissions application, others are a separate application.

• Apply for Rogers Community Scholarships (opens: January 1, 2027/ deadline: January 31, 2027).

• Apply for ADHE Scholarships such as the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship (if you have a 19 on ACT, 246 on Accuplacer, or 3.0 GPA).

• Apply for national scholarships (use Fastweb , Niche, Big Future, or other free search services).

FAFSA Completion Help 

Virtual Financial Aid Nights — Fall 2026

ASLA College Planning Services and ADHE are hosting two FREE statewide virtual sessions to guide students and families through the financial aid process.

• What:  Financial Aid Informational Nights

• When: Tuesday, September 22 & Monday, October 8, both 6:30 – 7:30 PM

• Who: Class of 2027 seniors and their families

• Where: Virtual — attend from anywhere!

• How to Participate: Register to attend online or contact Lavonne Juhl at ljuhl@asla.info

Scholarship Scams

Big Future Scholarship Search

Fastweb

Finaid

Niche Scholarship Search

Peterson's Scholarship Search 

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