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ADHE, recently consolidated with the K-12 department under the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, administers state scholarships including the Academic Challenge funded by the Arkansas Lottery, the Workforce Challenge, and the Arkansas Future Grant for concurrent credit. Mothers returning to school can apply for state-funded programs alongside federal aid through one consolidated FAFSA submission.
501-371-2000 · 423 Main St Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201
UA Little Rock on South University Avenue is the metropolitan public university for central Arkansas, with strong adult-learner enrollment in nursing, social work, criminal justice, and business. The Trio Student Support Services program serves first-generation and low-income students; the Children International Center on campus provides childcare for student-parents.
501-569-3000 · 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204
The Academic Challenge Scholarship is the state's largest merit aid program, funded by Arkansas Scholarship Lottery proceeds. Awards run up to $5,000 per year for four-year students. Returning adult students can qualify under the nontraditional path, which uses recent academic performance rather than ACT scores from years past. Apply through the YouUniversity portal.
501-371-2000 · 423 Main St Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201