The Alabama Advantage Scholarship

Name: Alabama Advantage

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 annually

Information And Eligibility:
The Alabama Advantage Scholarship is a need-based financial aid program created to support Alabama residents who demonstrate significant financial need and are pursuing their undergraduate education at the University of Alabama. Designed specifically for Pell Grant–eligible students, this scholarship helps reduce the cost of in-state tuition by covering remaining tuition expenses—up to $5,000 annually—after other grants and scholarships have been applied. While the award does not cover university fees, housing, meal plans, or textbooks, it provides substantial assistance toward base tuition costs, making higher education more accessible for low-income Alabama students.

The scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided students continue to meet the university’s satisfactory academic progress standards. Renewal requirements include maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, successfully completing at least 67% of attempted credit hours, and continuing to demonstrate financial need through annual submission of the FAFSA. Because this award is tied directly to Pell Grant eligibility, students must ensure their FAFSA remains up to date each year to continue receiving funding.

Freshman and transfer students are both eligible for the Alabama Advantage Scholarship, though deadlines and required documentation may differ slightly depending on admission type. In addition to meeting academic and financial benchmarks, applicants must submit all university financial aid materials promptly to ensure consideration. The scholarship is designed to fill critical financial gaps for students whose federal and state aid does not fully cover tuition, helping ensure that cost is not a barrier to attending the University of Alabama.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Alabama.
• Must be eligible for the Pell Grant based on FAFSA information.
• Must enroll as an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for renewal.
• Must complete at least 67% of attempted coursework each academic year.
• Must submit all required financial aid documents by the university’s deadlines.

Application Requirements:

• Submit the FAFSA with accurate, up-to-date financial information.
• Provide all required financial aid documentation requested by the university.
• Ensure admission and financial aid files are completed before the priority deadlines.
• No separate application is required; eligibility is determined through financial aid review.

Additional Details:

• Award covers remaining in-state tuition up to $5,000 after other aid is applied.
• Scholarship is renewable for up to four years for eligible students meeting progress standards.
• Freshmen and transfer students are both eligible, with different priority deadlines.
• Award availability may vary based on funding, Pell eligibility, and FAFSA completion.

Deadline: January

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