| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.20 |
| Liaison | Eric Boles |
| Submission Date | March 8, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arkansas
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.86 / 4.00 |
Eric
Boles Director Office for Sustainability |
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
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A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
Diversity Oriented Scholarships – Silas Hunt and Razorback Bridge; Limited need-based scholarships.
http://scholarships.adhe.edu
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A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
Human Resources conducts diversity sensitivity training; the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education facilitates diversity programs to enlighten the campus community about diverse issues.
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A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
ACT Academy – help high schools tackle the ACT and answer their questions about college admissions, academics and campus life. I-Connect: is a year-long program which gives underrepresented students a comprehensive introduction to the University of Arkansas. TRIO Programs: Pre-College Programs (Upward Bound; Talent Search; Student Support Services.
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A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
Silas Hunt and Razorback Bridge - Awarded to students from under-represented communities who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential.
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A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
College Access Initiative conducts college readiness training for parents at targeted schools.
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A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Students, Faculty, and Staff go to targeted schools with the demographic of students to recruit and speak about the University of Arkansas and college readiness.
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A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Academic Enrichment Program - mentoring program specifically designed to support underrepresented students as they transition to the University.
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A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Federal Work Study Program- provides work opportunities for low-income students to hep pay for school and related expenses.
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A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:
The Arkansas Alumni Association, through the Black Alumni Society, works to continue the kinship found at the university through special events, reunions and scholarship programs that have a direct impact on students who follow in their footsteps.
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
Yes
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A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
There are a variety of scholarships available only for non-traditional students. The list can be found here: http://offcampus.uark.edu/nontraditional-students/scholarships.php
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A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
The Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center is an early childhood education facility for children from eight weeks to five years.
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A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Yes
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Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| The percentage of entering students that are low-income | 24.80 |
| The graduation/success rate for low-income students | 48.70 |
| The percentage of student financial need met, on average | 58.80 |
| The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt | 53.50 |
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The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
56
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The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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