The GO! Opportunities Grant Program is a grant that is awarded based on
financial need. It is open to traditional and non-traditional students who are enrolled in an approved institution of higher education as a full-time or part-time student.
Eligibility is based on a family’s adjusted gross income as
reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The grant is
available to students accepted to a college or university in Arkansas.
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Income Requirements
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The maximum family AGI for a family with one (1) in the household is $25,000;
the maximum income increases by $5,000 for each additional number in the
household up to ten (10) additional household members.
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Award Amounts per Academic Year
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Full-time students $1,000
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Part-time students $500
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Academic year consists of fall semester, spring semester, and first and second summer terms in that order. Payment is not to include summer terms.
The grant is renewable for up to a total award amount of $4,000 provided the
student meets the continuing eligibility standards established by the Arkansas
Department of Higher Education.
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Deadlines
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The application deadline date is:
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September 1 Fall applicants
November 1 Spring applicants
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Want to know more? Click for a brochure
(en Espanol) or a
video
about the GO! Opportunities Grant Program.
Forms
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For more information you may contact the Arkansas Department of Higher
Education:
1-800-54-STUDY
501-371-2050
www.adhe.edu
and select "Financial Aid" for information about college financial aid
opportunities.