University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $7,334 for Arkansas residents and $15,226 for out-of-state students. Required fees account for $2,582 of each figure, so comparing tuition alone would understate the published charge.

• Arkansas-resident undergraduate tuition: $4,752; required fees: $2,582.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $9,600; required fees: $2,582.
• Reported room and board: $10,543 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,834 for the academic year.

Adding those reported categories produces $19,711 for a resident and $24,559 for a nonresident. Those sums are not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges may add to the total. Housing and meal choices can also change an individual bill. Part-time students should compare per-credit pricing and fees rather than use the full-time figures.

Published charges differ from net price, the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid. For 2024-25, the reported average net price was $9,391 for students from families with income up to $48,000 and $11,392 for the $48,001-$75,000 group. These are group averages, not individual aid offers.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, Arkansas aid, and UAFS scholarships by completing the applicable aid applications and meeting program deadlines. In 2024-25 reporting, 99% of students received some form of financial aid and 26% had student loans. Because "financial aid" can include loans as well as grants, applicants should compare award letters by separating money that does not need to be repaid from borrowing and work earnings. Veterans and eligible dependents should ask the university's veterans-benefits staff how certified education benefits apply to their own enrollment.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

UAFS students may be able to combine classes with part-time employment, including campus jobs and, for eligible students, Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligibility generally depends on the FAFSA, available funding, and an offered job, rather than on admission to the university alone.

A Work-Study award represents potential wages earned through work, not a grant automatically credited in full to a tuition bill. Students can also pursue ordinary part-time jobs, which do not require Work-Study eligibility, or internships intended to build experience in a field. The financial aid office can explain Work-Study awards, while UAFS career services can assist with job searches, résumés, interviews, career exploration, and employer events. A job listing or interview opportunity does not guarantee employment.