# ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship Program

> Up to $2,000 from Arkansas Division of Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/access-to-acceleration-scholarship-program
- Provider: Arkansas Division of Higher Education (State)
- Award: Up to $2,000
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ar
- Official page: https://adhe.edu/about/scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship Program, administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is designed for students enrolled in concurrent credit courses. This program replaces the state's former Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program. To qualify, students must be taking concurrent credit hours, though the program excludes any courses taken at vocational centers that are reimbursed under specific state code. 

The scholarship provides financial assistance to help cover the costs of these dual-enrollment courses. Eligible students can receive up to $2,000 per academic year, which is calculated at a rate of $65 per concurrent credit course hour for a maximum of 15 hours per semester. 

Regarding financial aid coordination, Arkansas requires state aid to be awarded using the Federal Cost of Attendance method. Under these guidelines, federal aid must be applied to a student's account before any state aid is distributed. This ensures that total financial assistance does not exceed the overall cost of attendance. See the official page for current dates and deadlines.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AR
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- For students enrolled in a concurrent credit course, excluding courses at vocational centers reimbursed under specific state code.

## How to apply

Refer to the official state financial aid portal or contact your high school counselor to apply for concurrent enrollment funding.

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