Grants are need-based financial aid that do not require repayment. Eligibility is determined by the information provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate financial need may qualify for the programs below.
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Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students with significant financial need who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For the 2026-27 academic year, Pell Grant amounts range from $740 to $7,395, depending on your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Amounts are prorated based on credit hours enrolled. 

Students may not receive more than the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters (approximately six years) of Pell Grant funding.

Special Rule for Federal Pell Grants
This new program replaces Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (IASG) and Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH) Awards with modified eligibility criteria. This grant program is for students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, or actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer. Recipients must be less than 33 years old as of the first January 1 of the processing year and may receive a maximum Pell Grant regardless of their Student Aid Index (SAI). Students who self-identify on the FAFSA will be required to provide documentation to our office to verify eligibility. 
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This grant is awarded to undergraduate students with the greatest financial need and helps supplement the Federal Pell Grant. 

Federal TEACH Grant

This is available to students enrolled in specific College of Education programs. This grant provides funds to postsecondary students who are studying in federally designated critical-need education areas and are committed to serving as full-time, highly qualified teachers in low-income schools for a minimum of four years. Failure to fulfill the four-year service agreement leads to the conversion of the grant into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, requiring full repayment with interest.

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State Grants
Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
This state-funded grant for approximately $1000 per academic year is available to Alabama residents who demonstrate high financial need. Generally, students must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, apply early, be an Alabama resident and meet other eligibility requirements to be considered. Funds for this program are very limited.