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Other funding sources are available from agencies outside BHCLR. Students are encouraged to
seek funding from agencies listed below if eligibility criteria are met.

Arkansas Academic Challenge
The Academic Challenge Program provides educational assistance to Arkansas residents in
pursuit of a higher education. Additional funding made possible by the Arkansas Scholarship
Lottery has allowed the expansion of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship to provide
higher education opportunities to previously underserved Arkansans (both traditional &
nontraditional students). The goal of the scholarship is to provide significant financial aid to
those who qualify. Applicants must complete the YOUniversal Scholarship application at
www.adhe.edu.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Students with physical or mental disabilities may be eligible to attend college under the
sponsorship of Rehabilitation Services. Call Arkansas Rehabilitation Services at (501) 686-2800
for more information.

Veterans Affairs (VA)
Educational benefits are available under the GI Bill for eligible servicemen and women,
veterans, spouses, and dependents. Veterans may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation if they
suffer a service-connected disability in active service, and if the VA determines that they need
vocational rehabilitation to overcome the disability. Veterans who entered the military on or after
July 1, 1977, may receive benefits under the contributory plan. Complete details should be
obtained from a VA counselor.

Generally, survivor and disability benefits are available to survivors of deceased veterans,
spouses, spouses of living veterans, and children between the ages of 18 and 26 years, when
death or permanent and total disability was the result of service in the military.

Go Army Tuition Assistance
The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty
education programs in support of a Soldier's professional and personal self-development goals.
Army Reserve Soldiers on drill status are eligible for Tuition Assistance. Contact the U.S Army
education center for more information at www.goarmyed.com.

MyCAA
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) is a career development
and employment assistance program sponsored by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Spouse
Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program. MyCAA helps military spouses pursue
licenses, certificates, certifications, or Associates Degree. For more information contact Spouse
Education & Career Opportunities Career Counselors at 800-342-9647.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
In certain situations, students may be eligible to receive benefits from the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation Services. To qualify for this program, the applicant must have a physical or
mental disability. Rehabilitation Services may pay tuition, fees, and books for the student.
Rehabilitation Services make the determination of student eligibility.

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