The UCA Commitment program is a last dollar scholarship program that covers tuition and academic fee expenses for eligible students while engaging participants in meaningful service opportunities.
Last Dollar Scholarship
Scholarships will cover remaining tuition & fee charges after applying Federal, State, and applicable institutional aid.
UCA Commitment does not cover housing, food charges, or course materials.
What are tuition & fees?
The cost is directly assessed by the university for your academic instruction, coursework and student services. The program does not cover charges for housing, meal plans (food), or course materials; private scholarships may be applied toward those charges, and institutional academic scholarships that specify funds for housing will apply to room and board costs.
What’s considered eligible aid?
Aid considered for your last dollar calculation includes Federal aid such as Pell and other grants; State aid, including but not limited to the Arkansas Academic Challenge and Governor’s Scholars Program; and institutional aid from academic, performance, departmental, and athletic scholarships. Participants do not have to receive funding from FAFSA or state aid to participate in UCA Commitment. These steps are simply part of the eligibility process.
Private scholarships, such as those from the UCA Foundation, hometown awards, special organizations, private groups, and funds specifically designated for housing costs, are not included in the last dollar calculation.
Service Requirements
Participants receiving funds will complete 10 service hours per semester, engaging in community activities and volunteer work. This is meant to help students get involved on campus, in Arkansas, or across the globe.