Financial Aid and Scholarships

Competition for scholarship funds

With the assistance of TWC, UCA can offer a limited amount of private funding for Washington Center students. The student’s full application (with letters of reference and transcript) to the Washington Center will serve as their application for scholarship funds.  If necessary, UCA’s Council of Deans will decide on applications that will receive funding and how much funding.

Billing process

Depending on the amount of the scholarship support given the student, the remainder of the Washington Center fees must be paid by the student. The student will receive an invoice from the Washington center, less the scholarship award (if any).  The student does not pay UCA tuition during the semester or summer term attending the Washington Center.  Scholarship funds can range from a maximum of $6000 to no support. UCA's Financial Aid office can also help students who are eligible with the costs of attending the Washington Center; contact the Financial Aid Office directly.  The Arkansas Challenge Scholarships can be used but students must enroll for 15 hours.  The Washington Center has financial resources available for students who meet their criteria; please contact them directly for further financial assistance.

Hypothetical Estimated Cost Comparison (check The Washington Center website, www.twc.edu, for current costs.)

(The 10-week summer term at the Washington center in 2012 is $5850 program fee and $3790 housing fee.)