The Arkansas State University Military Scholarship was introduced to further demonstrate our commitment to those currently serving. It's our sincerest "Thank You" for your selfless service to our nation.
This institutional scholarship reduces tuition and fees to $250 per credit hour (Military TA payment cap) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must reapply for the scholarship each term. To be eligible, students must be receiving military Federal Tuition Assistance, MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 VA benefits, or be the spouse of an active-duty service member. More information on eligibility can be found below.
This scholarship is NOT the National Guard Tuition Waiver (NGTW) or the Military Dependent Scholarship (MDS). These are serviced by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). You can find information about both programs on the left side of this page.
Details:
- This scholarship must be used with military TA (tuition assistance) unless you are using MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 VA benefits or are the spouse of an active-duty service member.
- The scholarship cannot be used with other VA benefits (exception VA 1606), or certain state/military benefits.
- This scholarship cannot be used with any other scholarships awarded by A-State or certain State benefits.
- For students using TA, only the courses listed on your TA requests are eligible for the reduced tuition rate. Any courses not listed on your TA will be at full cost.
- Scholarship can only be used toward one degree at each level (one associate’s, one bachelor’s degree, and one master’s degree).
- Scholarship can only be used by one member of a household at a time.
- Amount awarded will not exceed the credit hour requirements of the student’s initial program. Should students change their degree program, they will be held to the original degree programs credit hour requirements.
- The following programs are not eligible for the Military Scholarship discount:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Academic Requirements:
- Must meet all A-State program requirements
- Must maintain a 2.0 Cumulative GPA at the Undergraduate level or a 3.0 Cumulative GPA at the Graduate level throughout the degree program
- Must be in Academic Good Standing with the University
- Must maintain all requirements for Tuition Assistance if applicable
- If you fail to meet the academic requirements, you will not be eligible for the scholarship the following semester.
Eligibility Requirements:
To receive the scholarship, the student must meet at least one of the following requirements. If you are unsure whether you qualify, please contact us.
- Active-Duty service member receiving TA
- Reservist or Guard member receiving TA or Chapter 1606 VA Benefits
- Federal Employee/Civilian receiving TA from the Military
- Please contact your Career Field Manager to ensure that receiving this scholarship will not violate any guidelines for CTAP or other TA programs that could result in the discontinuation of your TA. This program is classified as an institutional scholarship.
- Retired Service Member receiving TA from the Military
- Most retired service members qualify for VA benefits. We suggest checking your eligibility for these benefits before applying for the scholarship.
- If you decide to use TA, please contact your Career Field Manager to ensure that receiving this scholarship will not violate any guidelines for CTAP or other TA programs that could result in the discontinuation of your TA. This program is classified as an institutional scholarship.
- Spouse of an Active-Duty/Reserve Service Member
- Please upload a copy of your Military Spouse ID Card showing your name, your spouse’s name, your spouse’s military Active-Duty status, and a valid expiration date. This will be used to determine if you are eligible for the scholarship. Information on the Military Spouse ID Card
- If you are the spouse of an active-duty service member and do not have a Military ID card, you can complete the Verification of Spouse form. This will be sent to you as an email after submitting your application.
Tuition Assistance Information:
- How to Apply for Tuition Assistance – Contact your Education Center
- Active-Duty/Reserve/Guard Service Members can go here to find out how to apply under your branch of service. You can also contact your branch’s Education Center for more information. Additional information here.
- Civilians with a federal job can contact their branch’s Education Center and/or Career Field Manager for information on how to apply for TA.
- Getting a TA Form - Using your branch of services TA portal, get a TA request for the courses you will be taking during the upcoming term and select the correct term date information. If the courses and dates are not correct, we cannot accept the TA, and you will have to contact your branch's education office to get a new one.
- Only the courses listed on your TA request are eligible for the reduced tuition rate. Any courses not listed on your TA will be at full cost.
- When Can You Request TA - TA can be requested 45-7 days before the first day of the class/term. If you miss this window, you will need to contact your branch’s education office to see if you can request a late or historical TA. If you cannot find a course in the TA portal, contact militaryonline@astate.edu and we will add it.
- Authorization - Once you have an approved TA request with the correct information, complete the Third Party Billing Authorization steps. This is the office that completes invoicing for TA. This should be completed prior to your scholarship application.
- Complete the Treasurer's Office Third Party Billing Authorization Form
- Email the authorization from your third party sponsor (approved TA request) to thirdparty@AState.edu. If you are an A-State Online student, please copy onlinebilling@astate.edu on the email.
- When Will TA/Scholarship be Added? Once the authorization steps are completed, your name will be added to the list of students receiving third-party funding. This is so we can ensure that you are not dropped for non-payment on the deadline because the school will not receive payment from the military until later. If you are accepted for the scholarship, it will be added to your account once Third-Party Billing begins the TA invoicing process.
MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 Information:
- Students using MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 benefits must submit their VA Certification Request Form prior to the scholarship application. You can request the form at the contacts below.
- The VA Certification Request Form will be uploaded to the application instead of a TA form.
How to receive MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 benefits:
- Go to https://www.va.gov/education/ for information on how to apply for VA Benefits.
- Once you find out if you are eligible, send your Certificate of Eligibility or Notice of Basic Eligibility to the appropriate SCO. If you are eligible, we will send you the VA Certification Request Form to fill out.
- Online Students contact militaryonline@astate.edu
- Traditional/On-Campus students contact dbashamjr@astate.edu
Scholarship Application Deadlines (On-Campus and Online)
The application deadline is the same day as the military’s deadline to request TA. This is always seven days before the first day of each term. Students must reapply for the scholarship each term.
Priority will be given to students who apply before the deadline, but we will review late applications. If you want to ensure that your TA and scholarship are applied on time, please apply before the deadline. If you turn in your documents late, you may be required to pay up front. If accepted, you will be reimbursed for the scholarship rate later.
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