Admissions
Getting Started
We’re excited that you’re considering Ozark Adventist Academy as the next step in your student’s educational journey. As a Christ-centered boarding and day school, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where students grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. Getting started is easy—our application is entirely online, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. To begin the process, simply submit the online application along with the $27 application fee. If you have any questions while completing the application, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can be contacted by phone at +1 479 736 2221 ext. 131. or via email at [email protected].
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Application Process
Starting your journey at Ozark Adventist Academy is a four-step process. After submitting your application, our admissions team will follow up to help guide you through the remaining steps—from the financial aid application to preparing for registration day on campus. For questions about the registration process please contact OAA's Vice Principal for Admissions, Renee Patterson at [email protected]
or by calling +1 479 736 2221 ext. 131.
Application
The first step is to complete Ozark Adventist Academy's online application and pay the $27 application fee. School records, standardized test scores, and two references will also need to be submitted before the application is considered complete.
Financial Aid
Families who wish to receive financial aid from OAA must fill out OAA's Financial Aid Application. There are also other scholarships a student may be eligible for from other outside organizations like ACE, the State of Arkansas, and the KS-NE Conference.
Enrollment
Once a student has been accepted, applicants will receive an email with links to enrollment forms that need to be completed (i.e. medical records and other required documentation). This ensures everything is in place before registration day.
Registration
This final step happens in person during registration day, when students officially sign up for classes and finalize any remaining details. Day students register on August 7, while dormitory students and any unregistered day students will register on Sunday, August 10.
Application
New Student Application
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If you’ve never attended Ozark Adventist Academy before, start here to complete your application and begin your exciting journey as an OAA student.
Apply NowReturning Student Application
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If you’ve previously attended OAA and are planning to return, please complete the returning student application to re-enroll for the new school year.
Apply NowInternational Student Application
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Students applying from outside the United States should use this application and follow the additional steps required for international enrollment.
Apply NowFinancial Aid Application
The Financial Aid Application is the second step in Ozark Adventist Academy’s enrollment process. This easy-to-complete online form helps us understand your financial needs and can be accessed using the link below.
Financial Aid ApplicationAdditional Scholarship Opportunities
We recommend applying for scholarships well before the deadline, as available funding may decrease over time. Applying early gives your family the best opportunity to receive financial support.
LEARNS Act (Arkansas EFA)
The LEARNS Act provides $6,864 in tuition assistance for eligible Arkansas students. Funds are distributed to parents through a digital wallet and can be used to pay for a student's tuition at OAA. Learn More.
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ACE Scholarship
This need-based scholarship provides $4,000 in tuition assistance to qualifying students each year. The application opens annually on the first Monday of February and closes on April 15. Learn More.
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KS-NE Scholarship
This scholarship is for students with at least one parent from the Kansas-Nebraska Conference. Awards start at $2,000 and vary by circumstance. Check eligibility guidelines HERE. Applications are due by June 30.
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Church Matching
Church matching begins with your local church. If they contribute $500 for a day student or $750 for a dorm student, the Academy will match it. The ARKLA and Oklahoma Conferences will also match it.
Church Matching Form
Student Sponsorship
This program allows families to secure support from friends and relatives to help cover the cost of attending OAA. Contributions are based on hourly work, monthly gifts, or annual donations.
Sponsorship Form
Camp-Colporteur Scholarship
The Camp-Colporteur Scholarship rewards students who work at summer camp or in the Magabook Program. Ozark adds 25% to the amount they apply from their summer earnings toward their school bill.
Request InformationEnrollment Process
Once a student’s application is complete, our Admissions Committee carefully reviews the submitted materials and notifies the family of the enrollment decision. The decision is communicated via email, and if the student is accepted, the message will include clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the enrollment process. The forms needed to complete the enrollment process are listed below. Click on a link to view and download the forms.
Registration
Registration is the final step in the process and takes place when the student arrives on campus. For day students, registration is held the Thursday before school begins. For dormitory students, it is scheduled for the Sunday prior to the start of school. Students arriving late or enrolling for second semester will complete registration upon arrival.
When families arrive on campus, they will begin the registration process by checking in at the lobby of the R. E. Callicott Educational Center. There, they will receive a personalized checklist outlining any remaining steps needed before the student is ready to move into the dorm or attend classes. These steps may include selecting classes and finalizing a schedule, completing financial arrangements, meeting with the nurse practitioner, and connecting with the principal. Students will also receive their school ID card and Chromebook, and have the opportunity to speak with the National Honor Society and ACT/SAT advisor, as well as instructors from elective programs such as robotics, art, music, athletics, and cyber security.
Additional Admission Information
Ozark Adventist Academy welcomes students who are committed to learning within a Christian, Seventh-day Adventist educational environment and who are willing to support and follow the school’s policies. While students are not required to be Christians or Seventh-day Adventists, they must agree to respect and abide by the expectations outlined in Ozark’s Student Handbook.
Please note that Ozark is not equipped to serve students with significant behavioral or academic challenges. Families in such situations are encouraged to explore educational institutions better suited to provide the specialized support those students may need.
Students whose parents or legal guardians do not reside in the local community are expected to live in the residence hall. Any requests for exceptions must be approved by the Administrative Team.