Arkansas State University

The economic and cultural engine of Northeast Arkansas, A-State’s public-private partnerships include hosting the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine which is Arkansas’ first osteopathic medical school, the creation of Mexico’s first American-style university with ASUCQ in Queretaro, and working with O’Reilly Management for the Red Wolf Convention Center and Embassy Suites.

• Application Fee

A non-refundable $50 application fee. There are no application fee waivers given.

• College/University/Post-Secondary Transcript (Graduate Students) or High School Transcript (Undergraduate Students)

It is A-State’s policy that a student MUST disclose all academic work. Transcripts must be received in both the native language and in English if English is not the native language. 

• Financial Statement

Also, called a bank letter. This should be submitted in English and issued by the bank or financial institution. The document must be less than one year old and show liquid assets. 

• Letters of Recommendation (Graduate Students) 

Different programs require the student to send up to three letters from the recommenders.

• Official Documents Signature Page

ASU can accept most copies of unofficial documents. This form certifies that the student understands that all official documents in a properly sealed envelope must be brought upon arrival. Failure to bring these documents will result in non-enrollment, which in turn will result in the termination of the immigration record. 

• Passport

A copy of the biographical page of the passport. This must not expire within one calendar year from the start of the enrollment term.

• Proof of English Proficiency
• Statement of Purpose (Graduate Students) 

A letter stating the intent of enrolling in the program, which can include your goals, and etc. 

• University Diploma

Degree certificate that shows the student has been awarded a degree. This must include the degree type and the month/year when the credential was awarded. This must come in the native language and in English if English is not the native language.

There are some scholarships available for international students here