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Alabama Commission on Higher Education

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education does not offer state college loans. 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 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 scholarships for college and register at a national database to see if there are more Alabama scholarships that you would qualify for.

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 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

Alabama has chosen not to offer a separate state loan program. If you need to secure more college funding, check this list for a credit union private loan lender.