Just about all ASU students receive some form of aid. From the FAFSA to scholarship
opportunities, learn how to qualify for and review your award.
Learn How to Apply for Aid
Types of Aid
Launching Your Financial Future
At Alabama State University, our progress stands on more than a legacy of bold fearlessness. Through career-focused learning and comprehensive financial literacy, we empower everyone to follow in our founders’ intrepid footsteps.
Our guidance more than equips students to understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), scholarships and loan terms inside and out. They graduate thoroughly prepared to build their wealth alongside their professional success.
From confident decision-making to planning businesses, graduate studies and homeownership, this is how Hornets rise, thrive and reach for opportunity in all aspects of their lives.
Scholarships
Hornets go forth and give back. From alumni to incoming freshmen, our institution to our community, these generation-spanning bonds are strengthened by scholarships that recognize achievements, athleticism and everything else that makes our students shine.
Open to in-state and out-of-state students, scholarships are merit- and need-based awards that do not need to be repaid. Funds can go toward tuition, room and board and other related expenses.
All Types of Scholarships
Marion Nine Automatic Scholarships
A 2.75+ GPA is all it takes to qualify for these merit awards offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Competitive Merit Scholarships
ASU recognizes the drive and potential of incoming freshmen and transfer students who arrive with at least a 2.75 GPA and a 940 SAT/18 ACT score.
Donor Trust Scholarships
Discover how all parts of your story support your academic and professional growth. Our general, Greek organization and college-based awards are open to incoming and current students with a 2.5+ GPA.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Receive financial assistance as you build your leadership skills and resume for a career in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
Focus more on creating and advancing knowledge and less on how you’ll pay your tuition and other educational expenses.
External Scholarships
Take your search beyond ASU with organization-based awards and other external sources.
Accepting ASU Scholarships
If you received an Academic Scholarship, please send the Scholarship Acceptance form
by the due date to admissions@alasu.edu.
If you are awarded a competitive academic scholarship, this certificate will be emailed
directly to you.
Private/Outside Scholarships
Please send all private/outside scholarship checks to the Cashier's Office, PO Box 271, Montgomery, AL 36101.
Review Our Processing Policy and ProceduresOther Types of Aid
Several types of additional aid are available.
Grants
Offered by the state or federal government, these need-based awards lower your tuition
bill further without needing to be repaid.
View Grants
Work Study
With a part-time job, you’ll support the Montgomery community as you contribute to
your tuition each semester.
Learn More About Work Study
Loans
Access immediate assistance with an award you’ll pay back during or following your
studies.
View Loan Options
Alternative Aid
Explore other financial aid programs that can go toward tuition, fees and additional
expenses.
View Alternative Aid Options
Financial Resources
How to Apply for and Receive Aid
FAQs
Everyone has questions about financial aid. Our guide compiles common concerns and
their answers.
Read Our Financial Aid FAQs
Read Our Financial Aid FAQs
Terms of Your Award
Understand the various factors — including academic performance, enrollment and outside
assistance — that can influence your financial aid award.
Learn More About the Terms of Your Award
Learn More About the Terms of Your Award
Rights and Responsibilities
Learn more about how your financial aid package is put together, including sources
of funding and responsibilities regarding eligibility and repayment.
Learn More About Your Rights and Responsibilites
Learn More About Your Rights and Responsibilites
Financial Literacy
Begin to think about how you’ll manage debt and build the credit essential for the
next stages of your life.
Learn More About Financial Literacy
Learn More About Financial Literacy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Entering the government or nonprofit sector can help reduce your student loan balance.
Learn who’s eligible and how to apply.
Learn More About Public Loan Forgiveness
Learn More About Public Loan Forgiveness
Other Ways We Support You
Center for Financial Advancement Workshops
Financial confidence fuels career confidence. Through sponsored workshops designed for students, you’ll learn budgeting strategies, credit management, personal brand development and networking skills that position you for success in every stage of your journey.
Payment Plans
Concerned about how you’ll cover tuition? Our low-interest payment plans break your bill up into manageable, monthly installments.
Estimate Your Costs
Discover your aid eligibility — and what you might really pay — with this tuition estimation tool designed for incoming freshmen. Enter your family’s income to get started.
Connect With ASU
Office of Financial Aid
915 South Jackson St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.* *Summer hours may vary.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.* *Summer hours may vary.
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