Financial Aid: Paying For College
Paying for college is an important step in your education journey, and SAU Tech is here to make it easier. Whether you're looking for financial aid, payment plans, or just need to make a payment, this page will guide you through the process.
Know Your Options
SAU Tech offers several options to help cover the cost, including financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, and more.
Here are the most common ways SAU Tech students pay for college:
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA): Grants, loans, and work-study opportunities based on your FAFSA application
Scholarships: SAU Tech and Foundation scholarships awarded for academics, financial need, and more
Make a Payment Plan: Spread out tuition and fee payments across the semester. Pay with cash, a check or card.
Career Pathways Support: Extra help for qualifying students (childcare, transportation, etc.)
Student Loans: Student loans are borrowed funds you must repay after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment. We encourage students to borrow only what they need.
Veterans Benefits & Senior Waivers: Special programs for veterans and senior citizens
Helpful Forms
The Financial Aid Office at SAU Tech is happy to help you as you navigate paying for college. They will send you a request for the documents you see on the right. Please do not submit forms unless you have been asked to do so. Thanks!
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Tuition, Fees & Housing Costs
Southern Arkansas University Tech is committed to keeping education affordable and transparent. Tuition rates, housing costs, meal plan prices, and program-specific fees are updated annually.
For a complete breakdown of all tuition, fees, housing options, payment methods, and refund policies, visit our Tuition, Fees & Housing Costs page.
Refund Information:
Refunds For Dropped Classes
Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time of registration. Students must officially drop by written notice or in person to potentially reduce their balance owed. This policy does not apply to drops initiated by faculty.
Fall/Spring Regular Semester Classes
Internet fees and lab fees are refunded as follows. (Other fees are non-refundable after 100% period.)
- Before Class Begins:100% all costs
- Day 1 – Day 8 of Semester: 100% all costs
- Day 9 – Day 14 of Semester: 90%
- Day 15 – Day 21 of Semester: 50%
- Day 22 – Day 28 of Semester: 25%
- After Day 28: 0%
Summer Semester Classes
Tuition charges and course-specific fees such as Internet fees and lab fees are refunded as follows. (Other fees are nonrefundable after 100% period.)
- Before Class Begins: 100% all costs
- Day 1 – Day 2 of Semester: 100% all costs
- Day 3 – Day 8 of Semester: 90%
- Day 9 – Day 15 of Semester: 50%
- Day 16 – Day 22 of Semester: 25%
- After Day 22: 0%
Tuition refunds for classes of short duration may vary depending on the length of the class.
Forms
