Governor's Higher Education Transition Scholarship
Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)
Up to $2,500 per semester for Arkansas students with intellectual disabilities in an accredited college transition program.
- How much
- Maximum of $2,500 per eligible semester
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- Admitted to an accredited comprehensive transition program at a qualifying Arkansas institution.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- When to apply
- Due January 10, 2027 Each term; July 1 for fall, January 10 for spring
- How to apply
- After admission to a qualifying program, apply in your SAMS account at sams.adhe.edu by July 1 (fall) or January 10 (spring)
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 21, 2026, against the official page (sams.adhe.edu) and page 2
The details
For students accepted into a comprehensive transition program for students with intellectual disabilities (current qualifying programs: HOWL at Arkansas State University Jonesboro, ACAP at South Arkansas Community College, EMPOWER at the University of Arkansas, and 3D at UA Pulaski Technical College). Up to $2,500 per semester, for tuition, mandatory and program fees, room and board, supplies, or extended support services, not exceeding cost of attendance. Up to 8 semesters while continuously enrolled. Codified by the ACCESS Act.
More money from Arkansas
- Governor's Scholars Program - Distinguished ScholarsUp to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years ($40,000 total)
- Arkansas Washington Center ScholarshipUp to $6,000 (one-time)
- Arkansas Academic Challenge ScholarshipYear 1 $2,000; Years 2-3 $4,000; Year 4 $5,000 at a four-year college (two-year: $2,000 / $3,000 / $1,500 5th semester); plus Challenge PLUS for SAI 7,999 or below, up to $2,500 per semester total
- Governor's Scholars Program - Achievement ScholarsUp to $5,000 per academic year for 4 years ($20,000 total)
- Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)Up to $4,000 (spring-summer or spring-fall) or $2,750 (spring only), incl. student stipend up to $1,250
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
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- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
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