2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Awarded to a student who has a declared major in pre-law.Saline-Ouachita Valley Livestock. Awarded by Saline-Ouachita Valley LivestockAssoci<strong>at</strong>ion to an agriculture major from Ashley, Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, or LincolnCounties.D. Children <strong>of</strong> Law Enforcement Officers and FiremenAct 521 <strong>of</strong> 1973, as amended, provides for scholarships to children <strong>of</strong> qualifying lawenforcement <strong>of</strong>ficers and full-time or volunteer firemen who suffer f<strong>at</strong>al injuries or wounds,or who become permanently and totally disabled in the performance <strong>of</strong> their employmentduties.Students who are eligible to receive this scholarship should contact the Registrar <strong>at</strong> thetime <strong>of</strong> registr<strong>at</strong>ion.Department <strong>of</strong> Veterans Affairs BenefitsVeterans <strong>of</strong> recent military service and the dependents <strong>of</strong> certain other servicemen andservicewomen may be entitled to educ<strong>at</strong>ional assistance payments from the Department <strong>of</strong>Veterans Affairs. The <strong>University</strong> is an approved institution in veteran and veteran’sbeneficiary training.Veterans <strong>of</strong> recent military service, widows, or children <strong>of</strong> those who lost their lives inservice or who are now totally disabled as a result <strong>of</strong> service should contact the nearestDepartment <strong>of</strong> Veterans Affairs Regional Office for assistance in securing benefits.Veterans <strong>at</strong>tending the <strong>University</strong> as an undergradu<strong>at</strong>e under the G.I. Bill mustmaintain full-time st<strong>at</strong>us (12 semester hours or more) to be eligible for full benefits.Veterans should be aware th<strong>at</strong> dropping a class during the term may affect benefits.Veterans may not repe<strong>at</strong> a course in which a passing grade was made and receive benefitsfor th<strong>at</strong> course.Veterans should contact the VA Clerk in the Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar <strong>at</strong> (870) 460-1034 forassistance in filing for benefits.MIA/KIA DependentsAct 188 <strong>of</strong> 1973 provides for free tuition and fees <strong>at</strong> st<strong>at</strong>e-supported institutions <strong>of</strong>higher learning and voc<strong>at</strong>ional/technical schools for the dependents <strong>of</strong> certain qualifying<strong>Arkansas</strong> citizens who are prisoners <strong>of</strong> war or are missing in action or have been killed inaction.Students who are eligible to receive this scholarship should contact the Registrar <strong>at</strong> thetime <strong>of</strong> registr<strong>at</strong>ion.Financial Assistance39