University of Central Arkansas

Competition for scholarship funds

The State of Arkansas has set aside special funding for Washington Center scholarships. UCA’s liaison works with Washington Center to determine amount of scholarship funding available from the state. The student’s full application (with letters of reference and transcript) to the Washington Center will serve as their application for scholarship funds.  UCA’s Council of Deans will decide on applications that will receive funding and how much funding.

Billing process

Depending on the amount of the state scholarship funds given the student, the remainder of the Washington Center fees must be paid by the student. The student will receive an invoice from the Washington center, less the scholarship award (if any).  The student does not pay UCA tuition during the semester or summer term attending the Washington Center, but they will pay an administrative fee of $200 to UCA in advance of leaving for the Washington Center.  State scholarship funds can range from a maximum of $6000 to no support. UCA's Financial Aid office can also help students who are eligible with the costs of attending the Washington Center; contact the Financial Aid Office directly.  If you have a UCA scholarship, check with the Scholarship office in Harrin Hall 200; some of UCA’s scholarships will not apply.  The Washington Center has financial resources available for students who meet their criteria; please contact them directly for further financial assistance.

Hypothetical Estimated Cost Comparison (check The Washington Center website, www.twc.edu, for current costs.)

(The 10-week summer term at the Washington center in 2010 is $5455 program fee and $3540 housing fee.)