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A-State announces free application weeks for prospective students

A-State announces free application weeks for prospective students

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Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Oct. 3, 2025 – Arkansas State University will offer free application weeks for prospective students applying for admission to the fall 2026 undergraduate term.

From Saturday, Oct. 4, through Friday, Oct. 17, all undergraduate, domestic applicants can apply at no cost, according to Dr. Amanda Nickerson, vice chancellor for enrollment management.

The university encourages high school seniors and other prospective students to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to submit their applications without an application fee.

Free application weeks apply only to undergraduate, domestic applications for the fall 2026 term. For more information about admissions and the application process, click here.

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