SouthArk offers a variety of Financial Aid programs, including scholarships, Pell Grants, SEOG Grants, Arkansas State Assistance Programs, Work-Study programs, and Federal Family Educational Loan programs. Priority deadline to apply for financial aid is June 1st for Fall term, November 1st for Spring term, and April 1st for Summer terms. Students may still apply after the priority deadline but cannot be guaranteed the results of their aid by the first day of class.

Payment Deadlines: Refer to Academic Calendar

School year 24/25

In-District Tuition*..........................$93 per credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition..................$108 per credit hour
Out-of-State Tuition....................$185 per credit hour

Tuition costs as of July 1, 2024.
*In-District is Union County.

Fees

Pass-Through Fees

Pass-Through fees may be increased or changed at any time. Pass-Through fees are defined as fees collected by the College from the student to pay for specific expenditures associated with the program. Examples include, but are not limited to, assessment, testing, background checks, and other resources provided and/or required by external third-party entities. Vendors periodically increase their costs and this cost is passed on to the student.

Tuition, fees and other charges are under review and remain subject to change at any time. Any one that has registered will owe additional funds and any regular payment plans already set up will change automatically.

Mandatory Fees
Course-Related Fees and Other Charges

Mandatory Fees (required for all courses
Academic Support Fee	$30 per semester
Technology	$22 per credit hour
Activity	$6 per credit hour
Support	$4 per credit hour
Security	$7 per credit hour
Academic Enhancement Fee	$4 per credit hour
Non-Mandatory Fees (for all online/hybrid courses)
Online/Hybrid Fee	$13 per credit hour

Course-Related Fees and Other Charges
Credit-by-Exam Challenge Test (per test)	$7 plus 12 per credit hour
Online/Hybrid Course Fee	$13 per credit hour
Inclusive Access Fee	Cost varies by course
Challenge Test	(per test $7, plus $12 per credit hour)
Accuplacer Test	$10
ID Card Replacement	$8
Laboratory and Specific Course Fees	Check "Fee" column on Course Schedule*
Music (private lesson)	$100 per credit hour
TEAS Test (Health Admission Test)	$70
Test Proctoring Fee	$15 per test
Transcript	$5

Health Sciences Fees:

Important Note: Students in Health Science programs will have other fees and costs associated with the programs that are paid individually by the student but not as a fee to the college, therefore, they are not listed below. More information can be provided by applicable program director.

Emergency Medical Services: (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic)
EMT Background Check	$137**
EMT Course Fee	$30 per course with lab component*
EMT Drug Screen Fee	$48**
EMT Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
EMT NREMT Practical Exam Fee	$104**
EMT Professional Program Fee	$150
EMT Student Supply Fee	$116*
EMT Uniform Fee	$100**
AEMT Background Check	$137**
AEMT Course Fee	$30 per course with lab component*
AEMT Drug Screen Fee	$42 **
AEMT Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
AEMT NREMT Practical Exam Fee	$144**
AEMT Professional Program Fee	$150
AEMT Student Supply Fee	$100*

Paramedic Advanced Course Certification Cards	$45**
Paramedic Background Check Fee	$137**
Paramedic Course Fee	$30 per course with lab component*
Paramedic Drug Screen Fee	$42**
Paramedic Health Science Simulation Lab Fee	$75 in Spring and Summer semesters*
Paramedic Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
Paramedic NREMT Practical Exam Fee	$160**
Paramedic Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
Paramedic Student Supply Fee	$100 per semester*
Paramedic Uniform Fee	$150**

Medical Coding
Assessment/Test Fee	$49**
Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
In addition, a criminal background check and drug screen will be required, which are not charged as fees so these must be purchased by the student.

Physical Therapist Assistant
Background Check Fee	$80**
Course Fee	$70 per course with lab component*
Experiential Learning Fee	$150**
Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
Testing Fee (Board Prep)	$220**
In addition, a drug screen MAY be required, depending on the assigned clinical site for each student. Since it will not be charged as a fee, it must be purchased by the student IF APPLICABLE.
In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Practical Nursing
ATI Fee	$412 per semester; x3 semesters
ATI Retake Exam Fee	$68
(only charged on an ass-needed basis for students who must repeat ATI tests)**
Compliance Packge Fee	$43
Course Fee	$50 per course with lab component*
Drug Screen Fee	$48**
Health Science Simulation Lab Fee	$160 per semester*
Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25
Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
Supply Fee	$150
In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Radiologic Technology
Course Fee	$270 per course with lab component*
Experiential Learning Fee	$150 per semester x 2 semesters**
Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25 per academic year**
Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
Program Fee	$10**
Testing/Program Fee	$350**
In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Registered Nursing
ATI Fee	$442 per semester**
ATI Retesting Fee	$68
(only charged on an as-needed basis for students who must repeat ATI tests) *
Course Fee	$75 per course with lab component*
Drug Screen Fee	$48**
Health Science Simulation Lab Fee	$160 per semester*
Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
Professional Program Fee	$240 per semester
Supply Fees	$180*
RQUI for BLS (Software)	$70
In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Surgical Technology
Clinical Orientation Fee	$10**
Course Fee	$150 per course with lab component*
CST Practice Exam Fee	$50**
Dosimetry Badge Fee	$257**
Drug Screen Fee	$42**
Experiential Learning Fee	$150**
Health Science Simulation Lab Fee	$75 X 1 semester*
Liability and Accident Insurance Fee	$25**
Professional Program Fee	$150 per semester
Surgical Case Tracker Fee	$34**
Test Fee (Gold Bundle Pkg.)	$247**
In addition, a background check fee ($80) and uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

*Course Lab and Student Supply Fees: Fee amounts vary per course and/or per program. See the current Course Schedule for a list of Course Lab and Supply Fees and/or contact the program director or faculty member.

**Pass-Through Fees

Pass-Through fees may be increased or changed at any time. Pass-Through fees are defined as fees collected by the College from the student to pay for specific expenditures associated with the program. Examples include, but are not limited to, assessment, testing, background checks, and other resources provided and/or required by external third-party entities. Vendors periodically increase their costs and this cost is passed on to the student.

Tuition Cost Chart FY 24-25
Refunds

Tuition Cost Chart FY 23-24

Hours	In-District	Out-of-District	Out-of-State	OSW/OST Tuition	*Mand. Fees per Hour	**Online/Hybrid Fees Per Hour
1	93	108	185	77	73	13
2	186	216	370	154	116	26
3	279	324	555	231	159	39
4	372	432	740	308	202	52
5	465	540	925	385	245	65
6	558	648	1110	462	288	78
7	651	756	1295	539	331	91
8	744	864	1480	616	374	104
9	837	972	1665	693	417	117
10	930	1080	1850	770	460	130
11	1023	1188	2035	847	503	143
12	1116	1296	2220	924	546	156
13	1209	1404	2405	1001	589	169
14	1302	1512	2590	1078	632	182
15	1395	1620	2775	1155	675	195
16	1488	1728	2960	1232	718	208
17	1581	1836	3145	1309	761	221
18	1674	1944	3330	1386	804	234

Institutional Refund Policy

Students desiring to withdraw from class should refer to the withdrawal section of the catalog or the master schedule. Upon the student’s official withdrawal from class, the college will refund tuition and qualifying fees according to the following schedules:

Regular Semester (16-Week Term)	Tuition	Fees
Classes in session 1-10 class days	100%	100%
Classes in session 11 class days	0%	0%

Long Summer (10-Week Term)
Classes in session 1-4 class days	100%	100%
Classes in session 5 class day	0%	0%

First and Second Summer (Five-Week Term)
Classes in session 1-4 class days	100%	100%
Classes in session 5 class days	0%	0%

Irregular Terms (mini-mesters)
Classes in session 1-6 class days	100%	100%
Classes in session 7 class days	0%	0%

Administrative cancellation of a class will result in a 100% refund of tuition and fees for the class. The enrollment period for tuition purposes shall be defined as the first day of regularly scheduled classes until the last day of class or final examinations, excluding holidays. Refunds are calculated only on hours that reduce the student’s credit load below full-time, maximum-tuition status. Refunds are calculated based on the above refund tables regardless of non-attendance.

Tuition Refund Periods

Fall/Spring	Tuition	Fees
Class Days 1-10	100%	100%
Class Day 11 and after	0%	0%
Summer	Tuition	Fees
Class Days 1-5	100%	100%
Class Day 6 and after	0%	0%

Mandatory Fees (required for all courses)

Academic Support Fee	$30 Per Semester
Academic Enhancement Fee	$4 Per Credit Hour
Technology Fee	$22 Per Credit Hour
Activity Fee	$6 Per Credit Hour
Support Fee	$4 Per Credit Hour
Security Fee	$7 Per Credit Hour

Non-Mandatory Fees (for all online/hybrid courses)

**Online/Hybrid Fee	$13 Per Credit Hour

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