STATE OF ALABAMA FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

For more detailed information on state financial aid programs contact:

Alabama Commission on Higher Education ACHE

100 North Union Street

P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Phone: (334) 242-1998
Fax: (334) 242-0268
https://www.ache.state.al.us

The following are financial aid programs available to students who are residents of the state of Alabama.

Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program

Description and Value
Tuition, fees and book assistance to children and spouses of eligible Alabama veterans (with at least a partial disability). Recipients may attend public institutions of higher education in Alabama.

Who May Apply
Students who are children or spouses of eligible Alabama veterans and who attend public postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama. Must enroll as an undergraduate student.

How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained from the
-Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs
-P.O. Box 1509
-Montgomery, AL 36102-1509
-or from any county veterans service officer.
Phone 334/242-5077.

Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program

Description and Value
An award to be used for tuition, educational fees and book/supplies for Alabama National Guard members to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Awards are limited to $500 per term, and no more than $1,000 per year. Is not based on need.

Who May Apply
Students who are active members in good standing with a federally-recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard. Participants may receive federal veterans benefits, but must show a cost less aid amount of at least $25.

How to Apply
Applications are available from Alabama National Guard units. Funds are limited, so students who are Guard members are encouraged to apply early. Forms must be signed by a representative of the Alabama Military Department and the financial aid officer at the college or university the student plans to attend.

Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program

Description and Value
A contract to guarantee four years of fully paid undergraduate tuition at any public junior college, college, or university in Alabama; an amount equal to the average cost of Alabama tuition will be provided for students who attend a private, or out-of-state institution. Age limits apply to students enrolled in the program.

Who May Apply
Parents, grandparents, friends, or any other sponsor may purchase a contract to guarantee tuition payment for a determined number of credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. Lump-sump or periodic payment plans may be selected.

How to Apply
Contact:
-State Treasurer's Office
-Room S-106
-State Capitol Building
-Montgomery, AL 36130
-Phone 334/242-7514 or 1-800-ALA-PACT.

Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents

Description and Value
An award to cover instructional fees and tuition at an Alabama state institution of higher learning for children from families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits.

Who May Apply
Students who are Alabama residents and from families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits for attendance at an Alabama postsecondary institution. Students must apply within two years of high school graduation.

How to Apply
Applications are available from:
-Debra Culver, Rehabilitation Specialist
-Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
-2129 East South Blvd.
-Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
-334/613-2248
-800/441-7607
-256/362-0638

Alabama Student Assistance Program

Description and Value
Need-based, state/federal grant ranging from $300 to $2,500 per academic year. Awards are limited to undergraduate work.

Who May Apply
Undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions. Nearly 80 Alabama institutions participate in the program.

How to Apply
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form should be filed early and is available from your high school guidance office or the financial aid office at the institution you plan to attend.

Alabama Student Grant Program

Description and Value
An award of grant assistance at an eligible independent Alabama college or university. Is not based on need. Up to $1200 per academic year with maximum amount available only when sufficient funds are available.

Who May Apply
Undergraduate students--both half-time and full-time--who are Alabama residents attending Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia College, Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Miles College, Oakwood College, Samford University, Selma University, Southeastern Bible College, Southern Vocational College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, and the University of Mobile.

How to Apply
Applications are available from the financial aid office at the institution you plan to attend. Application deadline dates are printed on the application form.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program

Description and Value
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees and board expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Awards are restricted to students who attend institutions having on-campus housing.

Who May Apply
Students who are sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam and who are residents of Alabama.

How to Apply
Applications are available from:
-American Legion Department Headquarters
-American Legion Auxiliary
-120 North Jackson Street
-Montgomery, AL 36104
-Phone 334/262-1176
-Application deadline is April 1.

American Legion Scholarship Program

Description and Value
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and board expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Awards are restricted to students who attend institutions having on-campus housing.

Who Can Apply
Students who are sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam and who are residents of Alabama.

How to Apply
Applications are available at:
-Department Adjutant
-The American Legion
-P. O. Box 1069
-Montgomery, AL 36192
- Phone 334/262-6638.
-Application deadline is May 1

Jr. and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program

Description and Value
An award not to exceed total tuition and books for attendance at public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Awards are based on demonstrated athletic ability determined through try-outs. Limits on various sports apply. Awards are not based on financial need.

Who May Apply
Full-time students enrolled in public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Awards may be renewed on the basis of continued participation in the designated sport or activity.

How to Apply
Contact the coach, athletic director, or financial aid officer at any public junior or community college in Alabama.

Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program

Description and Value
An award not to exceed in-state tuition only for attendance at public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Awards are based on demonstrated talent determined through competitive auditions. Awards are not based on financial needs.

Who May Apply
Full-time students attending public junior and community colleges in Alabama.

How to Apply
Contact the financial aid office at any public junior or community college in Alabama. Competitive auditions will also be scheduled as part of the application process.

Police Officer’s and Firefighter’s Survivor’s Educational Assistance

Description and Value
A grant covering tuition, fees, books and supplies for dependents and eligible spouses of Alabama police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. There is no limit on the amount awarded to recipients. Awards are available for undergraduate study in public institutions in Alabama.

Who May Apply
Students who are dependents or spouses of police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty in Alabama. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Other special eligibility criteria apply.

How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained from:
-Alabama Commission on Higher Education
-P O Box 302000
-Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
-Phone 334/242-2273.

Senior Adult Scholarship Program

Description and Value
A free tuition program for senior citizens (persons aged 60 or over) who meet the admission requirements and attend public two-year postsecondary institutions in Alabama.

Who May Apply
A free tuition program for senior citizens (persons aged 60 and over) who meet the admission requirements and attend public two-year postsecondary institutions in Alabama.

How to Apply
Contact the financial aid office at any public two-year postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.

Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers

Description and Value
A state grant covering tuition and fees for approved technology courses at approved colleges or universities in Alabama.

Who May Apply
Students who are full-time regularly certified Alabama public school teachers enrolled in approved courses that incorporate new technologies in the curriculum.

How to Apply
Applications are available from:
-TSPAT
-Alabama Commission on Higher Education
-P.O. Box 302000
-Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
-To request information and an application form call 334/242-2276.

Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program

Description and Value
An award not to exceed in-state tuition and books for attendance at public two-year postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama. Awards are based on demonstrated academic merit as determined by the institutional scholarship committee. Awards are not based on financial need.

Who May Apply
Students who are accepted for enrollment at public two-year postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama. Awards may be renewed if students demonstrate academic excellence. Priorities are given to in-state residents.

How to Apply
Contact the financial aid office at any public two-year postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Application deadline dates are printed on the application form.

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