Alabama State Financial Aid
State Financial Aid for College...
Just as there is federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Alabama also offers different forms of Alabama state Financial Aid for College in the form of Alabama specific student loans, Alabama specific grants, Alabama specific scholarships, and other state of Alabama specific aid programs.Just as you must file FAFSA for federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Alabama also requires you to file the FAFSA form for consideration of Alabama state aid programs. Essentially by filing your FAFSA, you kill two birds with one stone. When you submit the FAFSA to the US Department of Education, they will simply forward your information on the FAFSA to the Alabama student financial assistance agency.
It is extremely important to note that each state has a different FAFSA submission deadline, and if you miss this deadline you will NOT be eligible to receive ANY state financial aid for the entire academic year.
If you submit your FAFSA by March 1, you will be in time for all state deadlines (other than Michigan).
After filing your FAFSA by the Alabama state deadline, you may also be required to fill out additional forms, or submit additional information, which is why it is important for you to contact the Alabama State Higher Education Agency to make sure you have all your bases covered.
Below you will find the state aid contact information for the state of Alabama:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Suite 205
3465 Norman Bridge Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36105-2310
(334) 281-1998
State Department of Education
Gordon Persons Office Building
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3901
(205) 242-8082
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