This is the basic grant available to undergraduate students who have demonstrated an exceptional financial need on the FAFSA and have not earned a bachelor or professional degree.
The below application process is primarily for the Federal Pell Grant. However if you desire to receive assistance from any of the aid programs available for your program of study you must complete this process.
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File your FAFSA online EARLY! The 2008-2009 FAFSA is available January 1st, 2008. If your file is submitted electronically and correctly, our office will receive the file from DOE in as little as 3 days!
Note: ALL students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. Information submitted on the FAFSA is primarily used in determining eligibility for Pell Grant Funds and many other programs.
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Inform the BHSLR FAO that you have completed your FAFSA by emailing the requested information below to bsnahfa@baptist-health.org.
First and Last Name
Program of study
Have you been accepted into the program?
Semester you will be attending
Student ID (if known)
**Please do not email your social security number
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Submit any requested document(s) that may be requested promptly. Once all documents are received and you have been admitted into your program, you should expect to receive an award letter within approximately 4 weeks.
If all of your awards are not showing 2 weeks prior to the payment deadline, please contact us. We are here to help you.
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State Aid
Arkansas Academic Challenge
The amount awarded to student can be up to $3500 annually for graduating high school seniors who complete the precollegiate core curriculum, have the required grade point average in those courses, achieve at least a 15 on the ACT, and demonstrate financial need. The application and more information can be obtained by visiting the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website.
Go Opportunities Grant
This grant provides $1000 grants to full-time and $500 grants to part-time students based on financial need. Students must have graduated from an Arkansas high school or completed the General Educational Development (GED) Tests in Arkansas after December 31, 2006. Students also must apply within one year of high school graduation, or successful completion the GED Tests (GED recipients must be between the ages of 16 to 18 years old). Applicants must complete the FAFSA and the Go Opportunities Grant application.
Workforce Improvement Grant
The amount awarded can be up to $2000 annually to students at least 24 years old based on financial need. The FAFSA is the application for this state program. The BHSLR FAO determines eligibility and awards funds.
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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.
22-24 |
$500 |
25-26 |
$750 |
27-28 |
$1,000 |
29+ |
$1,500 |
If you have questions, contact your program admissions representative.
Allied Health |
Naomi Howard |
501-202-7740 |
Practical Nursing |
Janell Barkley |
501-202-7448 |
Registered Nursing |
Tricia Sevier |
501-202-7487 |
Registered Nursing Accelerated |
Linda Nichols |
501-202-7446 |
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.**
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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
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