We are committed to providing individuals from every walk of life an opportunity to receive an affordable, high quality education. With rich heritage as one of the nation’s 110 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and strong tradition in its affiliation with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter College has been a training ground for individuals in need of a jumpstart, and often, a second chance.
The Office of Admissions guides new and returning through the admissions process. Shorter College’s open enrollment policy makes obtaining an associate’s degree possible for any person having earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited agency. Small, intimate classroom settings and an outstanding faculty create an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere for learning that empowers students to excel toward the pursuit of academic excellence.
If you’re ready to begin the exciting journey toward higher education, this is your opportunity! Welcome to Shorter College…YOU FIT HERE!
This documents portal has been provided to serve as a resource for potential and enrolled students to access institutional forms and documents. Click on the links provided to download and print the documents you need on demand! Please print legibly in ink.
Each of the following documents must be signed and returned to complete the admissions process:
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a post baccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Pell Grant). The maximum yearly award is determined by the Department of Education. The amount a student receives depends on financial need as determined by the FAFSA, costs to attend school, the student’s status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
This program is a campus-based program administered directly by the Financial Aid office at the school. Unlike the Federal Pell Grant program, which provides funds to every eligible student, the campus-based program provides a certain amount of funds for each participating school to administer each year. When the money for the program is gone, no more awards can be made from that program for that year. This program is for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need on the FAFSA. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFCs will be the first to receive FSEOG.
These grant funds are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree.
The Federal Subsidized Student Loan is free of interest to the student while enrolled at least half time, during the grace period after enrollment ends and during periods of authorized deferment. The Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan is not interest-free at any time. The student is responsible for the interest from the date of disbursement. However, interest payments are deferred while the student is in school at least half time, during the grace period, and during authorized periods of deferments. The interest will continue to accrue and will be added (capitalized) to the principal balance once repayment begins. Both loan programs have a six-month grace period after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment. That means a student has six months before he or she has to start making payments on the loans.
Shorter College is a private, faith-based, two-year liberal arts college located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter College is one of the nation’s 110 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the only private, two-year HBCU in the nation. For more than a decade, the offerings and innovations from our institution have led Shorter College to a continuing ranking as the fastest-growing college campus in Central Arkansas.
