Rules Governing Residency Classification for State-funded Scholarships at State-supported Institutions of Higher Education, 6 CAR pt. 375

The Department of Education, Division of Higher Education, proposes its Rules Governing Residency Classification for State-funded Scholarships at State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education. Act 341 of 2025, Section 63, creates Residency Classification for State- funded Scholarships at State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education; Arkansas Code § 6-80-201 et seq. It creates a uniform residency requirement of six months across all scholarships unless otherwise specified in law. Currently, residency requirements for scholarships range from six months to three years. Specifies that United States Armed Forces servicemembers stationed in Arkansas and their dependents, will be entitled to in-state residency for state-funded scholarship purposes. The amendment allows students to appeal residency classification at the institution. Students falsifying residency could face dismissal from the institution.

A public hearing was held on March 20, 2026. The public comment period expired on March 30, 2026. The agency indicated that it did not receive any public comments. No public comments were received during the public comment period; no substantive changes were made to the rule following the public comment period.

• Rule packet: B.3.c DOE DHE Rules Gov Residency Classification for State-Funded Scholarships at State-Supported Institutions of Higher Ed
• ALC summary agenda Jun 15, 2026
• ALC agenda Jun 15, 2026
• ALC meeting video Jun 15, 2026
• Arkansas Register, July 2026