Welcome to the UAM Pledge program, an initiative at the University of Arkansas at Monticello designed to support Arkansas residents on their college journey.
The UAM Pledge aims to make higher education more accessible by covering the financial gap between the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees and the sum of the Pell Grant, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and other UAM institutional awards an eligible student receives.
The program will begin in the fall 2025 semester for eligible first-time, full-time freshmen.
Students participating in this program can benefit from additional financial support, ensuring they can focus on their studies without the burden of excessive financial strain.
The UAM Pledge is the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s investment in your success. It’s our commitment to you: removing financial barriers to earning a college degree. Our pledge. Your pathway.
Below are specific criteria for eligibility and details about the program to help you understand how the UAM Pledge can assist you on your path to success.
The UAM Pledge Criteria:
- Must be an Arkansas resident and a U.S. citizen.
- Must be a first-time/full-time freshman entering the fall 2025 semester.
- Must receive a Pell Grant, an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and a UAM merit-based scholarship (excluding any privately funded scholarships or performance awards through UAM).
- Must continue to receive the Pell Grant, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and a UAM merit-based scholarship (excluding any privately funded scholarships or performance awards through UAM) each semester to maintain eligibility in the program.
The UAM Pledge:
- The program will cover the gap between the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees and course-specific fees and the sum of the Pell Grant, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and other UAM institutional awards.
Example: A student is billed for 15 credit hours of tuition/mandatory fees, including
three credit hours online which include course-specific fees.
Tuition and Mandatory Fees $4,651.25
Course-Specific Fees $ 127.50
Total Balance Due $4,778.75
Minus Pell Grant -($ 578.00)
Minus Challenge/Challenge Plus -($2,500.00)
Minus Merit-Based Scholarship -($1,500.00)
Remaining Balance $ 200.75
The UAM Pledge will cover the student’s remaining balance of $200.75.
- Funds will be applied to the student’s account after the 10th class day to cover the
difference in tuition and fees after all other financial aid is applied.
- The following charges, fines and fees are NOT covered:
Bookstore charges
Housing charges
Meal plan charges
Library fines
Parking fines
Course withdrawal fees
Other miscellaneous fees
- Student will be notified of eligibility and the amount covered by the program.
- Student may receive the award for up to eight consecutive semesters.
For questions regarding the UAM Pledge, contact the UAM Office of Admissions at admissionsoffice@uamont.edu or 870-460-1026.
To apply to UAM, visit Admissions.