ACCESS to Acceleration (A2A) Scholarship for concurrent college courses

Arkansas pays $65 per credit hour (up to $2,000 a year) toward concurrent college courses for high schoolers, including private and homeschool students. The college applies for the student.

Amount: $65 per semester credit hour, up to 15 hours a semester (up to $2,000 a year)
Can a for-profit school apply?: Yes, a for-profit school can apply
Deadline: Rolling
Who this fits: Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opFor Arkansas high school students in grades 9-12, and the state names private and home school students. The money goes toward the student's college course, not to the school.
New schools: Brand-new schools can apply
Where: Arkansas only
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026on sams.adhe.edu

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Ask your college how much tuition A2A covers for a private or homeschool student, since the FAQ says it may vary by school type.

How to apply

Step 1: Pick an eligible concurrent college course
Step 2: Private school students: talk with your school counselor. Homeschool students: contact the early college staff at your local college
Step 3: The college applies for A2A on the student's behalf; no SAMS application is needed
Step 4: Keep at least a 2.50 GPA in concurrent courses to keep receiving it

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Arkansas high school students (public, private, home school, and dually enrolled) in grades 9-12 are eligible to receive A2A funding.”

In the funder’s own words, from sams.adhe.edu, checked Oct 5, 2026.

This is student money, so the school's tax status doesn't matter. The FAQ adds that “tuition responsibility may vary depending on the student’s school type.” Students must be Arkansas residents enrolled in a concurrent course and keep a 2.50 college GPA. Starting with the class of 2028, hours paid by A2A count against the student's Academic Challenge Scholarship in 30-hour blocks.

Arkansas high school student in grades 9-12
Enrolled in an eligible concurrent college course
Keep a 2.50 GPA in concurrent courses

Timing

Paid each semester. The college applies for the student; there is no separate student deadline posted.

How to apply

Pick an eligible concurrent college course

Private school students: talk with your school counselor. Homeschool students: contact the early college staff at your local college

The college applies for A2A on the student's behalf; no SAMS application is needed

Keep at least a 2.50 GPA in concurrent courses to keep receiving it

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Arkansas high school students (public, private, home school, and dually enrolled) in grades 9-12 are eligible to receive A2A funding.”

In the funder’s own words, from sams.adhe.edu, checked Oct 5, 2026.

Arkansas high school student in grades 9-12

Enrolled in an eligible concurrent college course

Keep a 2.50 GPA in concurrent courses