A decline in Arkansas state tax collections has forced Governor Mike Beebe to reduce spending once again. This time, the governor is proposing a budget cut of $106 million. State tax collections are down 7.2% for the first three months.
According to Sondra Lamar, a UAFS representative for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, the budget cuts represent a significant $900,000 loss for the university. 
YOUniversal Arkansas Financial Aid System, the financial aid system serving all Arkansas students, is simplifying the process of applying for school aid and scholarships by combining everything into one simple step. Students or parents only need to provide a few basic items and will be provided with a list of scholarships they qualify for. The items include: 
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