Birmingham Promise Scholarship

Requirements/Eligibility

Statement of Purpose

In partnership with Birmingham Promise, Jacksonville State University accepts the Birmingham Promise Scholarship for students who are admitted to Jax State as first-time, full-time freshmen in the academic year directly following high school graduation from a Birmingham City School, beginning with the graduating high school class of 2020 and continuing for subsequent graduating classes.  

Any high school senior who is enrolled at the following Birmingham City schools can apply for the Birmingham Promise Scholarship: George Washington Carver, Huffman, Jackson-Olin, A H Parker, Ramsey, Wenonah, and Woodlawn. Graduates of Birmingham City Schools starting in 2020 are eligible. 

There are no requirements to apply for the Birmingham Promise Scholarship but you must be admitted to the college of your choice BEFORE applying; apply through Birmingham Promise.  

  • Proof of your college acceptance letter is required in the application process.  
  • Application opens October 1, 2023. 
  • The Birmingham Promise Scholarship deadline: May 1, 2024. 

Jax State Application

  1. Complete the application for admission. 
  2. Submit the $35 (USD) non-refundable application fee. 
  3. Submit all required documents 
    1. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.0 GPA 
    2. Test optional for freshman admission for the 2024-2025 academic year (ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission.)  
  4.  For admissions related questions, contact Kalyn Laster! 

Deadlines/Timeline

The Birmingham Promise Scholarship application period is October 1, 2023 – May 1, 2024. 

Jax State Recommendation: Typically, you should apply for admission at least 6-months in advance. Our Fall 2024 application opens: August 10, 2023.

How it Works

The Birmingham Promise Scholarship is applied towards the base cost of tuition, the general university fee, and course-related fees after federal, state, and institutional grants have been applied.  
If a student receives a merit scholarship from Jacksonville State, that merit scholarship's value may be applied towards the cost of on-campus housing. Here is an example: 
 
Estimated Tuition and Fee Costs (covered by BHP) 
Tuition – $10,290 
General University Fee – $1,650 
Course Related Fees (varies by course) - $250 approx.  
Total Tuition and Fees - $12,190 (estimate – course related fees vary by student course schedule) 
Jax State Tuition and Fees 
Jax State Financial Aid Office 
 
Example of Grants and Birmingham Promise Values 
Pell Grant - $7,395 
State Grant - $1,000 
Enhancement Grant - $500 
Birmingham Promise Scholarship - $3,295 (calculated after grants were applied to tuition and general/course fees) 
 
Additional Enrollment Costs (not covered by BHP)* 
Housing and Meal Plan - $7,730 (merit scholarships can be applied towards this cost) 
Other Fees – parking ($50/academic year), id fee (first free, then $30 if replacement needed), etc. 
*These costs can be covered by Jax State scholarships, outside scholarships, and loans. 
 

  1. Once you are accepted to Jax State, apply for BHM-P - Apply to Jax State 

  1. Upon acceptance for BHM-P, keep in touch with your success coach!

    • Connect with your Birmingham Promise Success Coach, Rob Henderson! (contact information on FAQs section below) 

  1. Follow your Jax State next steps

Renewal

In order for your Birmingham Promise funding to be renewed, you must reapply each year through Birmingham Promise.

FAQs

Reference the "How It Works" section – have further questions? Contact Associate Director of Scholarships, Logan DeBoer!

Similar to the FAFSA, you must reapply for funding each academic year through Birmingham Promise. 

Birmingham Promise handles all payment processes directly with each college and/or university. 

Jonathan Summerlin: 256.600.9311 - jsummerlin@jsu.edu 

The Birmingham Promise scholarship covers college tuition and mandatory fees (Jax State General Fee and course-related fees) for four continuous years in public Alabama colleges.  

Jax State does not have a grade requirement to maintain renewal but please contact your Birmingham Promise Team for further direction. Satisfactory academic policy – 2.0 GPA 

Please reference our cost calculator and fees page to view estimates! 

Check out our Financial Aid webpage for scholarship and aid opportunities. 

  • Now that you're admitted, here's what's next! 
  • Connect with your Birmingham Promise Success Coach, Rob Henderson!