Enrollment
Tuition & Costs
No tuition is required for students to enroll in Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) by K12, an online public school for Arkansas residents in grades K–12.
How is Arkansas Virtual Academy tuition-free?
Public School Funding
Taxpayer dollars and state education budgets publicly fund ARVA. Families in Arkansas do not pay tuition for their student(s) to attend Arkansas Virtual Academy.
Staffed with Arkansas-licensed teachers specially trained in virtual instruction, our Cognia-accredited online public school has served students across Arkansas since 2003.
Are there additional costs to attend ARVA?
Like our brick-and-mortar public school counterparts, we do not supply some common household supplies and families may need to purchase them to enhance their child’s learning experience.
State-Funded Costs
- Enrollment at Arkansas Virtual Academy
- Support from Arkansas-licensed teachers and counselors
- Computer (loaner laptops are provided to families that qualify)
- Real-time classes and recorded lessons
- Textbooks and course-specific education materials
Family-Funded Costs
- Computer (loaner laptops may be available for eligible families
- Internet connection (internet stipend may be available for eligible families
- Printer ink, paper, pens, pencils, crayons, etc.
What does “by K12” mean?
Arkansas Virtual Academy is a Cognia-accredited Arkansas public school that uses the K12 online learning platform.
A leader in delivering online education since 2000, K12 has empowered more than 3 million students2 in grades K–12 with its innovative curriculum, extensive family support offerings, and powerful ways for students to connect and socialize.
ARVA leverages K12’s 25+ years of expertise, tailoring its high-quality curriculum and tried-and-true resources to meet our students’ needs in Arkansas.
Why choose online public school by K12?
The teachers are so helpful in answering any questions you have … If your child is struggling in a brick-and-mortar school, dealing with bullying, or any other situation you don’t feel is being handled well, I highly suggest you give [online schooling] a try!
Ready to join us?
Start by creating an account in the K12 enrollment portal or logging in to your existing account.
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