Higher and Continuing Education

Continuing education is easy in Arkansas

​For veterans and transitioning service members, continuing education is easy in Arkansas. With a wide variety of college, universities, and trade schools to choose from, Arkansas provides the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge to be successful in a civilian or military career.

College & Universities

Arkansas has several institutions of higher education that are dedicated to supporting veterans. Arkansas is home to 11 four-year state colleges, 12 four-year private colleges, and 22 two-year state colleges.

In-State Tuition

Arkansas institutions of higher education, trade schools, and vocational schools classify certain service members as in-state, in-county, in-district, or resident to reduce tuition and program fees if the student qualifies as any of the following:

  • Veteran who was discharged or released from a period of not less than ninety (90) days of active duty in the military, naval, or air service within three years before the date of enrollment in a program of study;
  • Dependent of a veteran under subdivision (1) of this 2 section;
  • A member of the armed forces.
  • A spouse of a member of the armed forces (AR Code § 6-60-205)

Diplomas for Veterans

Any World War II, Korean, and Vietnam veterans can obtain a high school diploma if they were called upon for active duty service and could not finish high school. If qualified, contact the Arkansas Department of Education.

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