Enrollment Open for Students Using Financial Aid, Scholarships to Pay for Spring Self-Paced Courses

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U of A students who plan to use scholarships or financial aid to pay for spring self-paced online courses that begin Jan. 17 may submit enrollment requests now through Dec. 18.

Learn how to request enrollment and explore financial aid and scholarship guidelines on our website or call 479-575-3647.

Colleges and schools at the university offer college credit through these self-paced online courses. These courses are offered through the U of A Global Campus.

Students must be enrolled in at least three university credit hours that are not self-paced online courses before they can enroll in up to three credit hours of self-paced online coursework using scholarship funds and financial aid. Students enrolled in six credit hours that are not self-paced online courses may take up to six hours of self-paced online coursework using scholarships and financial aid. Submitting a request for enrollment in a self-paced course does not guarantee successful enrollment in the requested course.

Self-paced courses offer the most flexibility of any university credit course while meeting the same academic standards as face-to-face or traditional online courses. Self-paced courses allow students to set their own learning tempos, rather than following structured learning environments led by faculty or instructors. Students should consult with an academic adviser regarding course selection to ensure courses will count toward their degree requirements.

This may be the last chance for students to enroll in a self-paced course that fits their needs. The U of A is phasing out self-paced online courses by reducing the number of classes being offered each semester. Academic advisers and students should note this plan when developing course schedules. The last day a person can request enrollment in a self-paced course will be June 18, 2023. For more information about the phase-out, see the related article in News or visit the self-paced courses website.

The Global Campus also supports colleges and schools in the development and delivery of distance education offerings, including degree programs that are completely or primarily online. The Global Campus provides instructional design services, technology services, access to national distance education organizations and assistance with marketing and strategic academic development.