The UCA Commitment program is a last dollar scholarship program that covers tuition and academic fee expenses. It’s designed to support Arkansas students who are Pell eligible or whose household earnings are $100,000 or less a year. The program combines Federal, State, and institutional financial aid to ensure access to higher education opportunities.Ìý

We’re committed to helping students find a pathway to higher education and ensuring their success from admission to graduation. The program covers four years of tuition and academic fees, after aid has been applied. The UCA Commitment does not cover the cost of housing or meal plans.
We work closely with Financial Aid to provide you opportunities for private scholarships or alternative funding. This comprehensive support system is designed to help you manage your expenses effectively.Ìý
Future Student Guide   Commitment Eligibility Timeline   How it Works
UCA Commitment Eligibility Criteria
Apply to UCA as a first-time entering undergraduate
Pell-eligible OR annual household income of $100,000 or less
Submit proof of completed AR Challenge Application
R resident & high school graduate or GED recipient
Complete FAFSA & send to UCA (school code 001092)
Apply for the program and submit test scores
Fall 2027 Entering Freshman Timeline
Fall 2026
📅 August 1
â–¶Â Admission Application Opens
📅 September 1
â–¶ UCA Application Opens
📅 October 1
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â–¶ UCA Housing Application Opens
â–¶Â UCA Foundation Scholarship Application Opens
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Spring 2027
📅 January 25
â–¶ Achievement Scholarship Deadline
â–¶ Foundation Scholarship Deadline
â–¶ Honors College Scholarship Deadline
📅 February 1
â–¶ Summer Orientation & Academic Registration (SOAR) Opens
â–¶ Priority FAFSA Deadline
📅 April 1
â–¶ Priority Housing Deadline
📅 May 3
â–¶ UCA Commitment Application & Documentation Deadline
â–¶ University, Future Leaders, & Momentum Scholarship Deadline
Commitment Eligibility Timeline


