Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Commission on Higher Education P.O. Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 Phone: (334) 242-1998 Toll-Free: (800) 960-7773 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL Residents Only Fax: (334) 242-0268 Website: http://www.ache.alabama.gov
FFELP loans used to be distributed through the KHEAA, but now all federal student loans are made through the Direct federal student loan program. Students who already have FFELP loans and are still in school, may use Direct loans consolidation until July 1, 2011.(You will lose any benefits that are not included in Direct loans, if you do this.)
Check your Alabama
FAFSA deadline
to make sure that you complete applications for financial aid in time.
Alabama College Grants and Scholarships
Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)- based on state residency only (not merit or need)
- averages about $360 per year for full time and $180 per year for part-time (6+ credit hours) students
- available to students attending approved in-state schools
Alabama Student Assistance Program - financial need- only students eligible for a Pell grant
- $300 to $2,500 per year
Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers - for full time Alabama public school teachers
- tuition and fees for approved technology courses
Senior Adult Scholarship Program - for seniors age 60+
- free tuition at public 2-year postsecondary institutions
Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program - merit-based scholarship which can be renewed
- award equal to tuition and books
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education also oversees grant programs for survivors of police and firefighters, children and grandchildren of veterans, dependents of blind parents, National Guard members and G.I. dependents.
Check for more college grants and scholarships.
The state of Alabama (like most states) offers: - student loan forgiveness for teachers
- student loan forgiveness for nurses
- student loan forgiveness for Army/Air National Guard
Alabama has chosen not to offer a separate state loan program, but rather to service federal loans with added benefits.
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