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The LIONS Program is financially supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program.

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College Success Will Be Yours | July 8 - August 9, 2024

The LIONS Program is a summer residential academic enrichment experience that assists new freshmen admitted to UAPB in making a successful transition from high school and home to college life.

How the LIONS Program benefits you
  • Get ahead when you enroll in 6 credits (English and Algebra)
  • Attend early placement testing and registration
  • Attend tutoring sessions and “College Knowledge” seminars
  • Reside in the Living Learning Center residence hall*
  • Attend Fall Freshmen Orientation
  • Meet other new freshmen
  • Get to know faculty and staff
  • Develop supportive relationships and lasting new friendships


Estimated Cost of the LIONS Program
 
  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition (6 Credits)  $1,026   $2,328
Academic Fees $610 $610
Room $600 $600
Meal Plan $750 $750
Books & Supplies $300 $300
Total Program Cost $3,286   $4,588
LIONS Application Fee -$500  -$500
Deduct Summer II Financial Aid Award TBD by 2022-2023 FAFSA (Summer II)  TBD by 2022-2023 FAFSA (Summer II) 
Summer LIONS Award Paid by UAPB
 Program Cost Less Awarded Financial Aid and LIONS Program Application Fee Program Cost Less Awarded Financial Aid and LIONS Program Application Fee 

Ready to apply? Here's how you do it:

  • Apply for admission to UAPB.
  • Submit an ACT/SAT score, immunization record and final high school transcript, including any dual or concurrent college credits.
  • Apply for the Summer II 2024 LIONS Program. Click here to apply.
  • Apply for campus housing at reslife@uapb.edu, with a $100 deposit for Summer II 2024 and $25 deposit for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
  • Participants are required to complete the FAFSA (2023-2024 Summer II) for a financial aid award for Summer II 2024 and (2024-2025 for Fall 2024/Spring 2025) at studentaid.gov (UAPB Federal School Code: 001086) by May 31, 2024. 
  • LIONS Program online payment link https://shop.uapb.edu.
  • Awarded financial aid will be applied to the student’s account balance for Summer II.
  • Program participants are required to enroll as a full-time student for fall semester 2024.

Note: Awarded financial aid will be applied to the student’s account balance for Summer II first. You will not receive a refund for Summer II.



For more information:
LIONS Program Director | Carolyn Mills at 870-575-8362 or millsc@uapb.edu
LIONS Program Assistant Director | Rocoya Anglin at 870-575-8263 or anglinr@uapb.edu 
Academic Advisor/Living Learning Center Coordinator 
Student Financial Services | 870-575-8302 or finaid@uapb.edu
Residential Life | 870-575-8079 or 870-575-7256
Office of Admissions | 870-575-8492
The LIONS Program and other initiatives within the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success are financially supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program.