Grants

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students based on their expected family contribution as determined by the FAFSA and the number of hours a student is enrolled in at the time of the payment due date. View the 2023-2024 Pell Grant Chart.

• Federal Pell Grants are for students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree.
  • (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a postbaccalaureate teacher certification program might be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.)
• Students are not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant if they are incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution or are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense.
• A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid except under certain circumstances.  
• A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed.
  • Steps to complete a FAFSA are listed under the FAQ tab.

Jacksonville State University receives a certain amount FSEOG/SEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. The JSU Financial Aid Office will award FSEOGs/SEOGs to students that have the most financial need. This system works differently from the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides funds to every eligible student.

• Must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need
• FSEOG/SEOG does not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances
• Once the full amount of JSU’s FSEOG/SEOG funds has been awarded to students, no more FSEOG/SEOG awards can be made for that year

A TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to take certain kinds of classes in order to get the grant and then do a certain kind of job to keep the grant from turning into a loan. TEACH provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students completing or planning to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gov

TEACH Grant Requirements

• must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• must complete TEACH Grant Counseling
• must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve in which you agree to (among other requirements):
  • teach in a high-need field
  • at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families
  • teach for at least four complete academic years within eight years after completing (or ceasing enrollment in) the course of study for which you received the grant

JSU TEACH Grant Requirements

• Complete a JSU TEACH Grant Application for Fall 2023-Spring 2024

ASAP is a need-based, state/federal grant ranging from $0 to $1000 per academic year.  Eligible students are undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed. Jacksonville State University receives a certain amount ASAP funds each year from the ACHE. Once the full amount of JSU’s ASAP funds has been awarded to students, no more ASAP awards can be made for that year. Students who receive ASAP from JSU will be reported to ACHE.

An award to be used for tuition and educational fees for Alabama National Guard members to attend a postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. The award is based on financial need. This award is for students who are active members in good standing with a federally-recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard. Participants also may receive federal veterans benefits, but must show a cost less aid amount of at least $100. Below is the link to the application. 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. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Student's should contact Military & Post Traditional Student Services for more information.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) Website

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), the largest division within the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Service, helps Alabamians with disabilities achieve independence through employment. Students who have physical disabilities may be eligible for assistance through the Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Alabama residents needing more information may contact the agency at 2127 East South Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36199.

• Traumatic Brain Injury Program
• Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents

The (Re)Engage Alabama Grant was established by the Alabama Act 2023-539 to award grant funds to qualifying adult learners pursuing degrees aligned with Alabama’s high demand occupation list. This grant provides up to $3,000* a semester to adults aged 25 and over each semester until their graduation, provided they meet certain criteria. At JSU, the qualifying programs are Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, and Nursing (traditional BSN). If you meet the below criteria, we encourage you to apply for the scholarship.**

* Amount will be prorated for enrollment in fewer than 12 credit hours
**Must first be admitted to the university

To apply, download and complete the application and email it along with proof of Alabama residency to enroll@jsu.edu with the subject line (Re)Engage Alabama Grant. Please use your JSU student email. For questions, email enroll@jsu.edu.

Deadlines

• Fall semester (or quarter) term applications due September 15.
• Spring semester (or quarter) term applications due February 15.
• Summer semester (or quarter) term applications due June 15.