Alabama scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Alabama runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
Show service scholarships (3) These pay for school in exchange for working in a job or place afterward.
Open to most students
(Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program
Up to $1,500 per semester (community college, associate) or $3,000 per semester (university, bachelor's) for full-time students; prorated for 6-11 hoursAlabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
Open now · due February 15, 2027For Alabama adults 22+ returning to finish a degree in a high-demand field: up to $1,500 per semester at community colleges or $3,000 per semester at universities (full-time).
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application + transcript
- For undergrads, adults going back to school
- For high-demand workforce fields (129 approved CIP codes) students
- Who can get it: US citizen or lawful permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)
Up to $3,000 per academic year (amount varies with available funds)Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
Open now · due February 15, 2027Non-need grant of up to $3,000 per academic year for Alabama residents attending one of 11 eligible independent Alabama colleges.
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Who can get it: US citizen or in the process of becoming a US citizen
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
$300 to $5,000 per academic yearAlabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
Apply any timeNeed-based state grant of $300 to $5,000 per academic year for Alabama residents working on a first undergraduate degree.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Senior Adult Scholarship (Tuition Waiver) - Alabama Community College System
Tuition waived (fees, books and supplies not covered)Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
Apply any timeFree tuition at Alabama's public community colleges for Alabama residents 60 and older, on a space-available basis (fees still apply).
- What it takes: state application
- For adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP)
Up to $13,170 per year ($6,585 per semester; $4,390 per quarter) in 2026-27Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) with the Alabama Military Department
Open now · due January 22, 2027Last-dollar, need-based help with tuition and educational fees for Alabama National Guard members: up to $13,170 per year ($6,585 per semester) in 2026-27.
- Who it's for: Alabama National Guard member (active, good standing, basic training completed)
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- Needs a 2+ GPA
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program
Tuition up to $400 per credit hour each semester, plus textbooks and fees up to a combined $1,000Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
Apply any timeFor children, stepchildren and spouses of Alabama veterans rated 40%+ service-connected disabled (or who died in service, POW/MIA): tuition up to $400 per credit hour plus up to $1,000 for books and fees, for up to 10 semesters at Alabama schools.
- Who it's for: Child, stepchild, spouse or un-remarried widow(er) of an eligible Alabama veteran (40%+ service-connected disability, POW, MIA, or died in service / of a service-connected disability)
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents
Tuition and instructional fees waived; textbook amount variesAlabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS)
Apply any timeTuition and instructional fee waiver (plus some textbook money) at Alabama public colleges for low-income students whose head of household is blind.
- Who it's for: Child of a blind head of household
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Fostering Hope Scholarship
Tuition and required feesAlabama Department of Human Resources (DHR); administered by Embrace Alabama Kids (Support for Success)
Apply any timePays tuition and required fees at Alabama public colleges and state-funded training programs for students who were in Alabama foster care when they finished high school (or adopted/kinship after 14).
- Who it's for: Current or former Alabama foster youth (in custody at HS graduation/GED, or kinship-guardianship/adoption finalized at 14+)
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Police Officer's and Firefighter's Survivors Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP)
Tuition, fees, books and supplies (no dollar cap stated)Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
Apply any timeCovers tuition, fees, books and supplies at Alabama public colleges for children and spouses of Alabama police officers, firefighters and rescue squad members killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.
- Who it's for: Child or spouse of an Alabama police officer, firefighter or rescue squad member killed or totally disabled in the line of duty
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (Department of Alabama)
$850 per yearAmerican Legion Auxiliary, Department of Alabama
Due April 1, 2027$850 a year (credit for books, tuition and board) at 13 Alabama public universities for Alabama residents who are children or grandchildren of veterans of listed wars.
- Who it's for: Child or grandchild of a veteran of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Beirut/Grenada, Panama or Desert Shield/Storm
- What it takes: state application + transcript + recommendation
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
American Legion Scholarship (Department of Alabama)
$850The American Legion, Department of Alabama
Due April 1, 2027$850 scholarships at listed Alabama colleges for Alabama residents who are descendants of wartime veterans.
- Who it's for: Descendant of a veteran who served during wartime
- What it takes: state application + transcript + recommendation + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Alabama Law Enforcement Officers' Family Scholarship
Up to $2,500 per semesterAlabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE)
Opens laterUp to $2,500 per semester toward tuition and mandatory fees at Alabama public colleges for children (under 24) and spouses of long-serving Alabama law enforcement officers.
- Who it's for: Child (under 24) or spouse of an Alabama law enforcement officer with 15+ years of full-time service (or separated no more than 10 years)
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Usual timing: Annual; 2026-27 application deadline was October 2, 2026.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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