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Connections Academy® provides a tuition-free, virtual school education that will foster your student’s love for learning with no hidden costs!

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What We Provide vs. What Families Cover

Just Like Public School. Online.

Similar to a traditional brick-and-mortar school, Arkansas Connections Academy is publicly funded through the state, allowing us to provide a tuition-free, high-quality education for students.

  • Our school provides curriculum-based physical/digital learning materials, computers, and internet service subsidies to families each school year.
  • Families are responsible for covering standard school supplies, optional field trip fees, having their own internet service, and access to a printer.

See how Connections Academy compares to traditional brick‑and‑mortar schools below.

What We Provide vs. What Families Cover

Just Like Public School. Online.

Similar to a traditional brick-and-mortar school, Arkansas Connections Academy is publicly funded through the state, allowing us to provide a tuition-free, high-quality education for students.

Our School Provides:

  • Tuition-free, publicly funded education
  • Curriculum-based physical & digital learning materials
  • Computers
  • Internet Service Subsidies

Families Are Responsible For:

  • Standard School Supplies
  • Field Trip Fees (participation in field trips is optional)
  • Having their own internet service and access to a printer

Computer & Technology

Which Technology Is Included?


Computers

Arkansas Connections Academy families may request one computer per student. Any computer equipment supplied by the school is on loan during enrollment and must be returned upon withdrawal, graduation, or at the request of the school.

Please make sure to check our minimum computer requirements.


Internet Service & Subsidies

Arkansas Connections Academy households are responsible for providing their own Internet service.

Internet service subsidies will be available for households that request and are approved for a technology hardship exception. Please refer to your school handbook for details. The handbook is available after initial registration.


Printers

Arkansas Connections Academy households are responsible for providing their own printer.

Supply Costs

Free Supplies Provided to Connections Academy Students

  • All required texts and instructional materials are included and provided to all students at no additional cost.
  • Texts may be either physical or digital, depending upon your student’s grade level.
African American student in LiveLesson session online  - Connections Academy

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Our free eGuide is designed to help you feel empowered to make the best decision for your child’s learning journey. Get a sneak peek at the online school experience, and we’ll give you a call to answer your questions. Our eGuide includes:

Sample Schedules

Sample Lessons

Student Stories

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