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UAC Colts College Basketball Program

Play Basketball at University of Arkansas - Cossatot

Continue the “Colts” and “Lady Colts” tradition by practicing and competing in the restored, historic 1950s UA Cossatot Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium in Lockesburg, AR. Under the direction of Coach Robert Byrd, the men and women’s college basketball programs invite you to learn more about how to grow and hone your skills during your time as a student-athlete at UAC!

UA Cossatot is a Division II member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Start Here, Go Anywhere.

College athletes at the University of Arkansas - Cossatot benefit from UAC's small class sizes, one-on-one academic instruction opportunities, online course offerings, and affordable tuition through academic and athletic scholarships and grants while playing for the Colts. After completing their UAC education, many students will then choose to gain professional certifications or transfer to a full, 4-year university.

Eligibility and Tuition

UA Cossatot basketball student-athletes can play a maximum of 4 semesters while maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. Students should be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

On average, it will cost students about $1,404 to take four classes (12 credit hours) including textbooks. Please visit our financial aid and scholarship links at the end of this page for further information.

Contact:

Robert Byrd
UA Cossatot Athletic Director
Office: 870-584-1105
rbyrd@cccua.edu

Request More Information About The UAC Colts Basketball Program:

Fill out and submit the online Athletic Information Request form

Apply for Admission at UA Cossatot
cccua.edu/apply

Apply Online for Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance
UA Cossatot Scholarship Deadline | April 1 | cccua.edu/scholarships
FAFSA Fall Priority Deadline | May 1 | fafsa.ed.gov
Arkansas Academic Challenge and ArFuture Grant Deadline | June 1 | scholarships.adhe.edu
Additional Scholarship Opportunities and Tuition Waivers | https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships

UA Cossatot is part of the NJCAA.

Please note: Small athletic scholarships are also available. Students will often find it possible to pay for their entire education at UA Cossatot with the Federal Pell Grant, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and other UA Cossatot scholarships. Campus housing may also be available on a limited basis.

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