Deadlines
The Southeast Arkansas College priority deadline for receipt of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all supporting documents is April 15 for early fall registration and June 1 for fall pre-registration. After June 1, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for Federal Pell Grant are accepted while a student is enrolled and considered eligible. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to and received by the Financial Aid Office on or before the last day of final exams of the semester of enrollment to be considered.
Other forms of financial aid, including scholarships, have specific and unique deadlines. Refer to scholarship applications or contact individual agencies for deadlines. Some of the most common scholarships, other sources of aid, and their deadlines are listed below:
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
October 1 – Application available |
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Due Dates for Fall |
July 15 (Fall priority) |
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Due Dates for Spring |
October 1 (Spring priority) |
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Due Date for Summer |
April 1 |
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Arkansas Department of Higher Education |
October 1 – Application available |
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Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship Traditional (incoming freshmen) & Nontraditional Students |
June 1 |
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Arkansas Department of Higher Education |
October 1 – Application available |
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Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship |
February 1 |
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Arkansas Future Grant |
July 1 |
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Arkansas Workforce Challenge |
30 days prior to enrollment in an eligible program |
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SEARK Entering Student Scholarships |
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SEARK Future Fin |
March 31 |
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SEARK Second Wave Scholarship |
March 31 |
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SEARK Shark Academic All-Star |
March 31 |
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Arkansas Rehabilitation Services |
Before Registration |
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SEARK Tuition Waivers |
Last day of admission for term |
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