UAHT hosting FAFSA and scholarship workshop at Hope High
HOPE/TEXARKANA, Ar. (KTAL/KMSS) – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a FAFSA and scholarship application workshop at Hope High School.
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The workshop will offer one-on-one help completing:
The FAFSA (for federal financial aid)
The Arkansas SAMS scholarship portal (for state financial aid)
UAHT Scholarship applications—including the Hempstead Guarantee, which covers your full tuition & fees for one year
Plus, students can enroll in summer and fall classes on the spot.
'Why wait? The sooner you apply, the more money you could receive,' a press release stated. 'With counselors from both UAHT and Hope High on-site, you'll get expert answers to every question—no guesswork. Bring a parent, bring your questions, and let's knock out those applications together while enjoying snacks and refreshments.'
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The workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hope High Annex Building, Room 10.
For more information, contact HHS Career Coach Rachel Holt at rachel.holt@uaht.edu or UAHT Dean of Enrollment Leigh Quillin at leigh.quillan@uaht.edu.
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