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Come Back. Move Forward.

There's Never Been a Better Time to Finish What You Started. 

If you've started college but haven't crossed the finish line, now is the perfect time to come back and UAFS is here to help you take the next step. From flexible course options and personalized support to generous scholarships and transfer-friendly credit policies, UAFS helps returning students succeed.

And now, with the launch of the UAFS Tuition and Mandatory Fee Guarantee, qualifying students can receive additional help covering tuition and mandatory fees - making your return more affordable. 

Whether you're looking to advance your career, support your family, or reach a personal goal, UAFS offers the resources and guidance to help you finish strong.


More Support. Less Stress.

Learn how the UAFS Guarantee can help you return and finish strong - without added financial strain. 

Learn more about the UAFS Guarantee

Ready to Reapply?

It's quick, free, and only takes a few minutes, We'll pick up where you left off and help you build a plan to graduate. 

Reapply Now


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Why Return to UAFS?

Life happens and finishing your degree can feel overwhelming. But you're not alone.

At UAFS, we make it easy to come back and move forward. If you've earned college credit but didn't finish your degree, we're here to help you pick up where you left off, with support, flexibility, and a path designed for you.

Here's what's waiting for you at UAFS:

  • Courses that fit your schedule - in person, online or both.
  • Support from people who get to know you.
  • Scholarships to help ease the cost
  • Credit for what you've already accomplished

You don't have to start over. Just start again and we'll be with you every step of the way. 

Take the first step today. Fill out the information form and let's finish this together. 


 

$10,000 Could Be Yours to Finish Your Degree

Been out of school for a while? If you're close to completing your degree, UAFS wants to help you cross the finish line. We're awarding four $10,00scholashipsps to Arkansas students who are ready to come back and graduate. 

You may qualify if you:

  • Are an Arkansas resident
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Have been out of school for 12 months or more
  • Are within 30 hours of completing a bachelor's degree at UAFS

Apply by June 1 using the Scholarships Leading to Graduation for Arkansans (SLGFA) application below. 

SLGFA Scholarship Application


What's the Process?

  1. Apply for readmission to UAFS - Fill out your quick online application
  2. Check out scholarships - Learn about scholarships and grants that can help cover the cost
  3. Complete your FAFSA

Make College More Affordable. Start with the FAFSA

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to finding out what kind of help you can get to pay for college, including grants, work-study, and low-interest loans. 

Need help? Our financial aid counselors are here to help you through the process, answer your questions and make it less overwhelming. 

Complete the FAFSA

Apply for UAFS Lions Share Scholarships

Need help covering the cost of your degree? The Lions Share Scholarship Portal makes it easy to apply for dozens of UAFS scholarships, all in one place. 

Whether you're returning to finish your degree or starting a new chapter, there's a good chance something fits your story. 

One application. Big possibilities. 

 

Explore Lions Share Scholarships