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Childcare & early childhoodProgramState program · AR

Arkansas Department of Education

Arkansas Better Chance Early Education

ABC early education for children with developmental or socioeconomic risk factors, including the preschool expansion for low-income three- and four-year-olds.

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How to apply

Consult the ABC provider and School Readiness Assistance forms; the administration offers guidance at 501-644-4835.

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    Consult the ABC provider and School Readiness Assistance forms; the administration offers guidance at 501-644-4835.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Participating Arkansas programs

  • AR

What it offers

Early education through participating centers, home visiting or family child-care homes

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Children from birth through age five meeting the relevant program criteria; ABC for School Success targets low-income three- and four-year-olds.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

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FAFSA requirements

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Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

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Documents requested

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Renewal information

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Contact information

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