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BAPTIST HEALTH Scholarships

BAPTIST HEALTH Schools Little Rock Academic Scholarship
BHSLR Academic Scholarships are awarded to students entering into their course of study for the first time.  Scholarships award amounts vary based on the students composite ACT score. The scholarship is a one time only scholarship and may not be renewed.   The application for admission is the application for this scholarship. 

If you have questions, contact your program admissions representative.

BAPTIST HEALTH Foundation Scholarships
BHSLR is grateful to the donors who so generously contribute to the endowed scholarships through the BAPTIST HEALTH Foundation.

Click here for BHSLR Scholarship brochure (PDF) Coming Soon!

**The Fall deadline for the 2008-2009 Foundation Scholarship Application has passed. The Spring Application will be available at a later date.**

Alternative Loans

Alternative Loans are private loans made through lending institutions based upon the student's level of credit as determined by the lender. The borrower's level of credit affects the loan terms and if a co-signer is required. Private loans are more expensive than federal government loans and cannot be part of a federal consolidation loan in repayment.

Obtaining an Alternative Loan
BHSLR FAO suggests you review all lenders and determine which loan program best meets your needs.

Obtain the appropriate loan application from your chosen lender.

Accurately complete the loan application. Mistakes on the application create processing delays. Always make sure that you supply the lender with all supporting documentation that they require. In most cases, the application should be sent directly to the lender. They will forward information to the school for certification after they have reviewed your application. All credit decisions are made by the lender only, the school is not involved in this process.

If your chosen lender requires school certification, allow two weeks for the school to verify your application. Although we strive to process all applications as quickly as possible, it can take up to two weeks during the peak processing time.

Allow two weeks for the lender to send the check to the school and for the school to process the funds. Although we strive to process all checks as quickly as possible, it can take up to two weeks to receive and process checks during the peak processing time.

Links to Various Alternative Loan Lenders
The links to lender websites below are indicative of some of the lenders that BHSLR students are using for alternative borrowing and not intended to be an all-inclusive listing. There are hundreds of private alternative loan lenders across the country. The BHSLR FAO does not endorse any lender and students may choose any lender of their choice.

Arkansas Rural Endowment
Note: The Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund Loan Program provides financial assistance in the form of loans to students from all areas of Arkansas except Little Rock, North Little Rock, Ft. Smith, and Pine Bluff

EdAmerica

Sallie Mae

Teri

Wachovia