Counselor & Parent Enrollment Guide

Welcome to SAU Tech’s online college guide for parents, counselors, and high school educators. This page is designed to help you support students in exploring college options, understanding the enrollment process, and getting a strong start toward their future.

Whether you’re helping a student plan for college or looking for concurrent enrollment opportunities, you’ll find all the key information and resources right here.

Where to Start: The College Enrollment Journey

If you’re helping a student explore college, we have 6 steps to help:


Step 1: Explore Programs & Career Paths

Step 2: Talk About Paying for College

Step 3: Complete the FAFSA

Step 4: Apply for Admission

Step 5: Submit Required Documents

Step 6: Register & Get Ready

Free Enrollment Guide Download

We’ve created a step by step Enrollment Guide to walk students and families through common college questions, how to choose a degree, understand financial aid, and apply for admission.

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Step 1:



Explore Programs & Career Paths

  • Help your student think about what they enjoy and where they want to go.
  • Use tools like Arkansas Kuder for career interest assessments.
  • Browse SAU Tech’s academic programs to match their interests with a certificate or degree.

Step 4:



Apply for Admission

  • Students can apply online—there’s no fee to apply to SAU Tech!
  • Visit sautech.edu/apply or talk with a school counselor.

Step 2:



Talk About Paying for College

  • Review options like Pell Grants, state scholarships, and SAU Tech Foundation scholarships.
  • Consider payment plans or workforce funding options (like Career Pathways).
  • Visit the Paying for College page for resources and tools.

Step 5:



Submit Required Documents

Here’s what SAU Tech needs to complete an admissions file:

  • High school transcript or GED scores
  • Placement test scores (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer)
  • Immunization records (2 MMRs required)
  • Transcripts from previously attended colleges (if applicable)

Step 3:



Complete the FAFSA

  • All students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
  • SAU Tech’s financial aid office can assist at any point: 870-574-4511.

Step 6:



Register & Get Ready

Once admitted, students will:

  • Meet with an academic advisor
  • Register for classes
  • Learn about orientation, housing, and campus life


Support for High School Students: Rocket High Program

The Rocket High Program allows high school students to earn concurrent credit for both technical and university-transferable courses while still in school. It’s available to:


  • Public high school students
  • Homeschool students
  • Students taking summer or holiday term courses



Contact your school’s guidance counselor or SAU Tech’s admissions office for eligibility.

Rocket High Advising

Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Let SAU Tech’s admissions team guide you through the entire process—from choosing a program to submitting your documents.



Call: 870-574-4558
Email: admisofc@sautech.edu

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