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
Payment Plans:
Spread out tuition and fee payments across the semester
Direct Payment: Pay in full using cash, check, or card
Career Pathways Support: Extra help for qualifying students (childcare, transportation, etc.)
Veterans Benefits & Senior Waivers:
Special programs for veterans and senior citizens
Tuition, Fees & Housing Costs (AY 2024–2025)
Southern Arkansas University Tech strives to provide affordable, transparent tuition and housing costs. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of tuition, student fees, housing rates, payment methods, and refund policies.
Refund Information:
Refunds For Dropped Calles
Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time of registration. Students must officially drop by written notice or in person and pay the course change fee in order to 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.