Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if I cannot attend my classes due to an emergency?
   
   Try to call or email each of your instructors. If you do not make contact, leave a message with the secretary of the school offering the course.
   
   If you are unable to reach your instructors or the secretary, call the Office of Academic Affairs at (870) 460-1033.
   
   
2. How much does college cost?
   
   Tuition and fees can be found on page 23 of the 2009-2011 UAM Catalog. Click the following link. http://www.uamont.edu/academicinfo.htm
   
   
3. What if I have a question about my bill?
   
   If you would like to speak to someone about your bill or making payment arrangements, contact the Cashier’s Office at the following locations.
   
   Monticello:  (870) 460-1043 or cashiers@uamont.edu
   McGehee: (870) 222-5360
   Crossett: (866) 323-3384 or 870-364-6414
   
   
4. What are the different types of financial aid?
   
   Financial aid includes grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study jobs.
   
   For more details about financial aid, please see page 27 of the 2009-2011 UAM Catalog. Click the following link.   http://www.uamont.edu/academicinfo.htm
   
   
5. Who can help me with my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
   
   The Office of Financial Aid at Monticello or the Office of Student Services on the technical campuses can answer your questions about the FAFSA.
   
   Monticello: Office of Financial Aid, Harris Hall, (800) 226-2643 or (870) 460-1050
   Crossett: Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414
   McGehee: Office of Student Services, (870) 222-5360
   
   
6. Do I qualify for work-study?
   
   To find out if you qualify for work-study, contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Office of Student Services at one of the following locations.
   
   Monticello: Office of Financial Aid, Harris Hall, (800) 226-2643 or (870) 460-1050
   Crossett: Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414
   McGehee: Office of Student Services, (870) 222-5360
   
   
7. Does UAM offer any scholarships?
   
   The Office of Admissions is responsible for awarding institutional scholarships and can answer your questions about institutional scholarships.
   
   To contact Admissions, you may email whitingm@uamont.edu or call (800) 844-1826 or (870) 460-1026.
   
   To learn more about UAM scholarships on the web, click the following link. http://www.uamont.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarships.htm
   
   
8. Who can answer my questions about VA funding?
   
   The Office of the Registrar can help with questions about VA funding. To contact the Office of the Registrar, call (870) 460-1034.
   
   To read about VA funding on the web, click the following link. http://www.uamont.edu/registrar/va.htm
   
   
9. I want to live on campus. Where do I start?
   
   The Office of Residence Life handles on-campus housing. To contact the Office of Residence Life, call (870) 460-1045.
   
   Read more about campus housing on the UAM website by clicking the following link. http://www.uamont.edu/studentaffairs/ResidenceLife/Home.htm
   
   
10. Will someone help me with my schedule?
    
    Each student is assigned an academic advisor, someone who guides a student through his/her college experience. Academic advisors are available to discuss a student’s academic expectations, what courses a degree requires, and help him/her decide a plan of action. To get your academic advisor’s contact information, try one of the following offices.
    
    Monticello: Office of Academic Affairs, (870) 460-1033 or ratliff@uamont.edu
    Crossett: Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414
    McGehee: Office of Student Services, (870) 222-5360
    
    
11. Who can answer my questions about graduation?
    
    Contact the Office of the Registrar or the Office of Student Services at one of the following locations.
    
    Monticello: Office of the Registrar, Harris Hall, (870) 460-1034
    Crossett: Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414
    McGehee: Office of Student Services, (870) 222-5360
    
    
12. How do I get an official copy of my transcript?
    
    Contact the Office of the Registrar or the Office of Student Services at one of the following locations.
    
    Monticello: Office of the Registrar, Harris Hall, (870) 460-1034
    Crossett: Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414
    McGehee: Office of Student Services, (870) 222-5360 
    
    
13. I cannot access my UAM email. Who can help?
    
    Information Technology (IT) can guide you through the process of accessing your UAM email. To contact IT, call (870) 460-1036.
    
    
14. Who do I call with questions about Blackboard?
    
    Academic Computing can answer questions you have about Blackboard. For Blackboard help, call (870) 460-1663.
    
    Academic Computing cannot answer questions about your online class assignments. For questions about a specific course, you must contact the instructor of the course.
    
    
15. Who can help me with WeevilNet?
    
    Information Technology (IT) can answer your WeevilNet questions. To contact IT, call (870) 460-1820.