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College Success Will Be Yours | June 29 - July 31
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
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- 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*
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- Attend Fall Freshmen Orientation
- Meet other new freshmen
- Get to know faculty and staff
- Develop supportive relationships and lasting new friendships
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*Jefferson County residents may live off campus and purchase the Commuter Meal Plan
| Cost of the LIONS Program |
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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 2020-2021 FAFSA (summer) |
TBD by 2020-2021 FAFSA (summer) |
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Summer LIONS Award Paid by UAPB
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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 your ACT/SAT score, immunization record, and final high school transcript
- Apply for the 2021 LIONS Program
- Apply for campus housing and pay a $100 deposit for summer II and $25 for fall
- Complete the FAFSA (2020-2021 summer) for a financial aid award for summer school by April 30, 2021 (use UAPB Federal School Code: 001086)
- Participants not awarded the summer PELL Grant may be required to pay the equivalent amount, out-of-pocket
- Submit the LIONS Program application and the $500 application fee by April 30, 2021
- Enroll as a full-time student for fall semester 2021
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 | Edlun Marshall at 870-575-8369 or marshalle@uapb.edu
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.