Consumer Information

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student educational records. Information on the UAHT’s policies and procedures can be found here: https://www.uaht.edu/student-services/ferpa.php  

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or genetic information.  Such an environment is necessary for a healthy learning, working, and living atmosphere. UAHT’s policies, training, and resources can be found here: https://www.uaht.edu/student-services/non-discrimination.php  

The UAHT open admissions policy reflects the institution’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for all citizens within its service area. Admission to the College does not ensure admission to a particular course or program of study. Students seeking admission for the first time should visit https://www.uaht.edu/admissions/apply-now.php 

Students are responsible for knowing the information contained in their handbook (college catalog), including the rules, regulations, policies, and more information about their college experience. Please visit:  https://www.uaht.edu/academics/catalog.php 

Federal and state aid regulations and laws require institutions to establish a Cost of Attendance (COA) for each student receiving any kind of financial aid or student support. COA is derived from direct costs such as tuition, fees, housing, and food and indirect costs such as books, supplies, personal miscellaneous expenses, and transportation costs. Institutions use the Student Aid Index as calculated by the information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a student's COA to determine the student's financial need. 

Cost of Attendance (COA) minus (-) Student Aid Index (SAI) equals (=) Financial Need 

 For the UAHT tuition calculator and cost of attendance, please visit: https://www.uaht.edu/about/tuition.php   

 

This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance - including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses - minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid. Please visit our Financial Aid page at: https://www.uaht.edu/financial-aid/index.php  then click Net Price Calculator. 

The Purtle Advising Center offers career advising and a job board. Please visit: Career Advising  

Additional information on employment and earnings outcomes can be found in the Arkansas ACT 852 Economic Security Report. The Arkansas Economic Security Report Higher Education Planning Guide fulfills the mandate under A.C.A. § 6-60-105 to provide students and families with employment and income information for recent graduates from Arkansas’ higher education institutions. 

For more information on transfer advising services, scholarships, equivalency guides, and articulation agreements. Please visit: https://www.uaht.edu/student-services/pac-transfer.php 

Information about Academic Honesty, AI, Free Speech, Code of Conduct, Grade Appeal, and filing a grievance can be found in the College catalog and by visiting the Student Resources page: https://www.uaht.edu/resources.php  

UAHT celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 (or the week before or after if September 17 falls on the weekend). Information regarding the event is posted on the UAHT website. 

Reports published by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research are for informational purposes only. 

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research strives to ensure the veracity of the data published. Due to state and federal reporting requirements, data that is published on our web page may change without notice. Updates to published data will occur throughout the academic year. 

Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state regulations, all students' personally identifiable information, such as student IDs, Social Security numbers, and names, will be omitted from all published reports. 

You are entitled to a paper copy of this information. You may contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research at ieir-support@uaht.edu  for questions or to obtain any information regarding UAHT. 

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education Consumer Guide provides critical information, such as retention and graduation rates, cost of tuition, loan default rates, admission rates, average test scores, job placement rates, and income of college alumni, with the intention of better informing prospective students and the legal guardians of prospective students. Institutions are required by Arkansas law to provide the Higher Education Consumer Guide to all prospective students before completing an application for admission, and the prospective student must verify that he or she has been provided with the guide. 

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) provides annual feedback reports provided by institutions. 

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The College’s most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was in 2021. The next reaffirmation of accreditation is 2030-2031.   

Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7 - 500, Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: 800-621-7440, Website: www.hlcommission.org.  

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic  

The Associate of Applied Science Degree and Technical Certificate in Paramedic at the University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350.  

Funeral Service  

The Funeral Service associate degree program at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.  

Program Pass Rates: https://www.uaht.edu/academics/aas-funeral-service.php  

Nursing  

The Associate of Applied Science (RN) and Technical Certificate PN (LPN) are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The PN Program has membership in the Nurse Administrators of Nursing Education Programs (NANEP).  

  • Certificate of Proficiency - CNA: Approved by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Medical Services, Office of Long-Term Care, PO Box 8059, Little Rock, AR, 72203-8059, (501) 682-6172  

Concurrent Credit  

The Your Bridge to College Concurrent Credit Program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), PO Box 578, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, http://www.nacep.org/nacep-accredited-programs/.   

Federal regulations require the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6) & 34 CFR 668.72(n)).  

The academic programs listed below are designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of these programs to practice and/or gain employment in these fields.  

Each state and territory have different professional licensure and certification requirements. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.  

Prospective and current students should also keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during a program to another state could impact whether they can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding. Students considering relocation during their academic program are encouraged to communicate with the program contact listed below to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements. If you have questions about professional licensure requirements in your chosen field, you should discuss the issues with your program advisor or program director to review the specific state information provided below.  

The following UAHT programs with Professional Licensure are accepted in the state of Arkansas:  

  • Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic  
  • Emergency Medical Technician  
  • Practical Nursing (LPN)  
  • Registered Nursing (RN)  
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  
  • Funeral Service - Embalmer  
  • Funeral Service – Funeral Director  

The following UAHT programs with Professional Licensure are accepted in the state of Texas:  

  • Practical Nursing (LPN)  
  • Registered Nursing (RN)  

UAHT has not determined whether its curriculum prepares students for licensure in any other state not mentioned above. Students enrolled in UAHT’s programs seeking to practice outside the state of Arkansas are advised to contact the appropriate licensing agency within their home state to seek information and additional guidance before beginning a program outside of their home state.  

 

UA Hope Texarkana programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensures in Arkansas and may not meet education requirements for a license in another state.  UA Hope Texarkana makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure information is current, however, licensure regulations are frequently revised.  In compliance with federal regulations, UA Hope Texarkana has provided the following information about whether a student’s successful completion of our program enables or qualifies him/her to take professional licensing exams necessary to practice their chosen professional discipline in other states.  

If you have questions about professional licensure requirements in your chosen field, you should discuss the issues with your program advisor or program director to review the specific state agency guidelines.  

Licensure Disclosure 

  • Arkansas Association for Developmental Education  
  • Arkansas Association of College and University Business Officers  
  • Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers  
  • Arkansas Association of Higher Education and Disability  
  • Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators  
  • Arkansas Community Colleges  
  • Arkansas Institutional Research Organization  
  • Arkansas Student Affairs Association  
  • Association of Higher Education and Disability  
  • Council for Adult and Experiential Learning  
  • Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation  
  • Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce  
  • National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships  
  • National Association for Developmental Education  
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators  
  • National Coalition of Certification Centers  
  • National Council for Marketing and Public Relations  
  • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements  
  • Nurse Administrators of Nursing Education Programs (NANEP) PN  
  • Society for Human Resource Management  
  • Southern Association for Institutional Research  
  • Southwest Arkansas Arts Council  
  • Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators  
  • Texarkana Chamber of Commerce  
  • American Bladesmithing Association of North America

Advisory Committees:  

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana uses advisory committees as an essential communication link between the College and the community. Advisory committees provide vital input and help disseminate information to outside agencies and individuals. Advisory committees represent major instructional areas and are comprised of individuals who are experts in their fields and provide a broad spectrum of technical expertise and management. The principle mission of each committee is to provide advisory functions concerning course content, laboratory and shop design, and program development. Advisory committees ensure quality and help implement improvement in programs, supporting student recruitment and graduate placement.  

UAHT is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), 3005 Center Green Drive Suite 130, Boulder, CO 80301, Phone: 720-680-1600, Website: https://nc-sara.org  

https://nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory   

NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary education.  

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) establishes a state-level reciprocity process that will support the nation in its efforts to increase the educational attainment of its people by making state authorization:  

  • more efficient, effective, and uniform regarding necessary and reasonable standards of practice that could span states.  
  • more effective in dealing with quality and integrity issues that have arisen in some online/ distance education offerings; and  
  • less costly for states and institutions and, thereby, the students they serve.  

Distance learning students from out of state with complaints should try to resolve them through the UAHT grievance process and then appeal to ADHE if the complaint is not resolved. Here is the ADHE grievance form: https://adhe.edu/students-parents/student-grievance-form Additional NC-SARA Complaint information can be found here. To learn more about NC-SARA, click here.  

Embarking on your college journey is an exciting step towards a brighter future. At UAHT, there are numerous avenues to make your higher education dreams come true. Whether you're a high school senior, a returning adult learner, or someone looking to further your education, UAHT offers multiple options to help you pay for college. 

Paying for College: https://www.uaht.edu/paying-for-college.php 

Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs 

  • Grants and Scholarships - Financial aid that does not have to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school). Grants and scholarships can be need-based or non-need-based. 
  • Work-Study - This is a program in which the student works to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. The federal work-study program is a need-based program. 

UAHT participates in the following federal financial aid programs. Click on the link below for a description of each aid program. Students apply for federal financial aid programs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and being eligible for federal financial aid programs. Perkins Loans, SEOG, and Federal Work-Study funds are limited and are generally awarded to the students with the greatest financial need. Students must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) each year to continue to receive federal financial aid. Students are encouraged to know the policy and requirements for SAP. 

The Financial Aid Division of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education administers most of the state financial aid programs for Arkansas, including the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and Arkansas Governor’s Scholarship. Some programs are need-based, and some are non-need-based. Students apply for state aid by completing the SAMS scholarship application at ADHE.edu. 

UAHT has a number of scholarships available for new and continuing students. Some scholarships are need-based, but the majority of opportunities are non-need-based. Visit the UAHT Scholarships page for application information, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and renewal policies. 

Students will find a number of funding opportunities beyond federal financial aid, state aid, and institutional aid programs, but it takes time to search out those opportunities. Many local organizations provide scholarships and grants, so students are encouraged to research opportunities in their local community. Scholarships may be one-time awards or scholarships that are renewable for two or more years. 

Scholarship agencies vary widely by scholarship amount and eligibility criteria, such as college major, intended career, research interests, academic excellence, volunteer experience, hometown/state, or parent's employers. 

Reputable scholarship search sites include Big Future and FastWeb, two nationwide scholarship search engines. We encourage you to utilize multiple search engines in your search for scholarship funding. 

Be cautious regarding organizations that charge a fee to help you find scholarships. Most legitimate scholarship searches are free. However, some professional organizations require membership in their organization as part of the eligibility requirements. In this case, the membership fee should allow you many benefits in addition to scholarship eligibility. 

Helpful links to outside aid: 

Certain drug-related offenses might prohibit students from receiving federal financial aid. Please review the Federal Student Aid website for additional information, including methods to regain eligibility. 

Campus Safety 

UAHT is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.   

For more information about campus safety, the UAHT Police Department, parking, inclement weather, referrals, annual security report, and campus crime statistics, please visit: https://www.uaht.edu/safety/campus-safety.php   

Non-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Title IX 

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program 

All entering UAHT students are required to complete an education training course titled Alcohol and Other Drugs. Substance abuse counseling is provided through UAHT’s Counseling service.  UAHT’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy is in the staff handbook and in the annual security report.   

Vaccination Policies  

The State of Arkansas requires that all new students comply with the two-dose measles immunization policy. UAHT enforces those requirements. 

 

Pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana is providing you with the following links to assist you in voter registration.  If you are already registered to vote or do not wish to vote, please disregard this information. 

 

Voter registration materials are also available in the Office of the Registrar in the Student Center, Hope Campus, or the front desk of the Texarkana Administration building, Texarkana Campus.