Alabama Financial Aid Programs
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 can 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 do I 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.
Learn more about Alabama's GI Dependents' Educational Benefits
An award to be used for tuition and educational fees for Alabama National Guard members to attend a public 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.
Who can apply?
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.
How do I 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.
For bachelor's and lesser degrees, $400,000 has been allocated to provide educational assistance to soldiers by priority. Those National Guard service members will receive a maximum of $55.00 per credit hour up to $1,250 per fiscal year.
Who can apply?
National Guard service member in Priority 1 category in pay grade E-1 through E-6 with less than 6 years service. Priority 2 is all other National Guard service members.
How do I apply?
American Legion, P.O. Box 302130, Montgomery, AL 36130-2130,
Phone: (334) 353-4842
Fax: (334) 242-2945
Need-based, State / Federal grant ranging from $300 to $2,500 per academic year. Awards are limited to undergraduate work. Who can apply? Undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions. Nearly 80 Alabama institutions participate in the program.
How do I apply?
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form should be filed early; it is available from your high school guidance office, the financial aid office at the institution you plan to attend, or online.
VRS works to assist students with disabilities in receiving appropriate educational opportunities.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for VRS services, individuals must have a physical or mental impairment that is a substantial impediment receiving appropriate educational opportunities.
How do I apply?
For more information, contact Maria Crowley at 888-879-4706 (in state) or 205-290-4590
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.
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 do I apply?
Applications are available online and from the American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Application deadline is April 1. Phone (334) 262-1176.
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public post-secondary educational institution in Alabama.
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 do I apply?
Applications are available online or from the Department Adjutant, The American Legion, P. O. Box 1069, Montgomery, AL 36192. Application deadline is May 1. Phone (334) 262-6638.
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public post-secondary educational institution in Alabama.
Who can apply?
Eligibility is usually restricted to students who are members of a tribe.
How do I apply?
771 South Lawrence Street
Suite 106
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-2831
Fax: (334) 240-3408
E-Mail: aiac@att.net
Association of American Indian Affairs
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.
Who can apply?
Eligibility is usually restricted to students who are members of a tribe.
How do I apply?
Association of American Indian Affairs, Inc
245 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 1801
New York, NY 10016-8728
(212) 689-8720
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.
Who can apply?
Eligibility is usually restricted to students who are members of a tribe.
How do I apply?
Bureau of Indian Affairs
1951 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20245
A grant award to be used for tuition, fees, and housing expenses to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama.
Who can apply?
Eligibility is usually restricted to students who are members of a tribe.
How do I apply?
Native American Scholarship Fund
8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351
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 can 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 do I apply?
Application forms may be obtained from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, P. O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130-2000. Phone (334) 242-2273.