LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced a new tuition policy regarding military students.
All active duty, guard, reserve or honorably separated veterans will be charged in-state tuition rates and minimal fees regardless of residence or whether enrolled in traditional or online courses.
Two such online programs include the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice. Through these two accelerated options, military students can earn a bachelor's or master's degree entirely online in as little as 12 months.
"The opportunities the accelerated online Criminal Justice programs provide are flexible and convenient, and students can take comfort in knowing they are receiving instruction from some of the best scholars in the state," said Jeff Walker, chair of the UALR Department of Criminal Justice.
The program is especially beneficial for the unpredictable schedule of a service member.
"One of the challenges of returning to school for service men and women is the uncertainty of residency -- you sometimes have to move on short notice," said Kathy Oliverio, military ombudsman at UALR. "So the fact that UALR offers in-state tuition no matter where you reside is an exceptional benefit for those wishing to further their education."
In addition to receiving in-state tuition rates, the application fee is waived for military students, and in some instances the student can obtain academic credit for military training.
"We are very excited to be able to offer these incentives to military students," Oliverio said. "While every military student has different challenges and experiences, these options can help even more students reach their specific educational goals."
UALR is a designated Military Friendly School, a distinction that lands it in the top tier of institutions with leading opportunities for military service members and spouses. The university provides assistance to military members through support from the UALR Veteran Student Success office.
The university is also a Servicemembers Opportunity College, a consortium of schools that have been selected to provide quality educational opportunities to service men and women.
School on 08/17/2014