Free Tuition + Housing at A-State — Promise Plus

Arkansas families with Adjusted Gross Income of $70,000 or less can attend Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) tuition-free. Promise Plus covers every dollar of tuition, mandatory fees, and—starting with 2025 graduates—the full cost of on-campus housing. Commuters receive a $1,500 Flex Plan for meals, bookstore, and campus vendors.

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Who’s Eligible

  • 2025 Arkansas high-school graduate and U.S. citizen
  • Arkansas resident under ADHE policy 5.10
  • ACT superscore 19+ (or SAT 990–1010) and 3.0 high-school GPA
  • Household AGI ≤ $70,000 (verified via FAFSA)
  • Completed FAFSA and Arkansas Academic Challenge application
  • CSS Profile required only if FAFSA data are unavailable at the time of review
  • Admitted to A-State no later than 1 July 2025 (scholarship deadline)

What’s Covered

  • Remaining tuition and mandatory fees after Pell Grant + Challenge funds
  • Housing scholarship: $2,500 freshman year, $4,500 in later years — AND slated to rise to full housing cost for students entering fall 2025
  • Off-campus students instead receive a $1,500 Flex Plan each year

2025-26 Timeline

🗓 Aug 2024 – A-State admission application opens (rolling)

🗓 1 Dec 2024 – FAFSA for 2025-26 opens; file ASAP

🗓 1 Feb 2025 – Priority date to complete admission + FAFSA (+ CSS if needed)

🗓 1 July 2025 – FINAL deadline for Promise Plus and all institutional scholarships

🗓 1 June 2025 – Absolute last day to submit FAFSA/CSS and keep Promise Plus eligibility

How ConwayUP Helps

  • Automated reminders and checklists for every milestone above
  • $250 local-sponsor pledge once you finish all Promise Plus paperwork

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Promise Plus actually work?

Pell Grant, Academic Challenge, and any other need-based aid pay first; Promise Plus then fills the tuition + fee gap and adds the housing award (or $1,500 Flex Plan for commuters).

What must I do to keep the scholarship?

Complete 30 A-State credit hours each academic year (minimum 15 per term), maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA, file FAFSA and Academic Challenge each year by 1 June, and remain below the $70,000 AGI cap.

Can I stack Promise Plus with other A-State awards?

No—Promise Plus replaces other institutional scholarships, but you may bring in outside/private awards.

What if I live off campus?

You’ll receive the $1,500 Flex Plan instead of the housing scholarship.

Who do I contact at A-State?

Scholarships Office — scholarships@AState.edu • 870-972-2310 • PO Box 1620, State University, AR 72467