The Student Grant Program is not based on need. The $1,200 grant is available only to Alabama undergraduate students attending one of 14 colleges or universities in the state: University of Mobile, Oakwood College, Southern Vocational College, Selma University, Birmingham-Southern College, Spring Hill College, Concordia College, Samford University, Huntingdon College, Southeastern Bible College, Faulkner University, Miles College, Stillman College or Judson College.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
100 North Union St.
Montgomery, AL 36104-3758
334-242-1998
ache.state.al.us/
Alabama Student Assistance Program awards are given to students in the state with the greatest financial need. Only undergraduates are eligible to receive the awards, which range from a low of $300 to a high of $2,500 annually. Students may use the awards at both public and private colleges and universities in the state.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
100 North Union St.
Montgomery, AL 36104-3758
334-242-1998
ache.state.al.us/
This program provides a grant covering tuition and fees and additional funds to purchase books. Eligible students are the children or spouses of Alabama military veterans who have sustained injury and are currently disabled. The student must attend a public college or university in the state, and only undergraduates are eligible for the award.
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 1509
Montgomery, AL 36102-1509
334-242-5077
va.state.al.us/
College students who are also active-duty members of the Alabama National Guard qualify for the Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program. The award is small--$1,000 per year--but it is not based on demonstrating financial need. Students can use the funds to pay for books, supplies, school fees or tuition.
Alabama National Guard
P.O. Box 3711
Montgomery, AL 36109-0711
334-213-7580
virtualarmory.com/education/
Students from families in which the head of household (according to Internal Revenue Service tax forms) is blind are eligible to receive free tuition at a state college or university. Students have to apply for the program no more than two years after graduating from high school. The program is need based and covers all school fees.
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
2129 East South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
800-441-7607
rehab.state.al.us