Federal Pell Grant
This federal student financial aid program is the foundation upon which financial aid packages are based. Annual award amounts vary according to student enrollment status and the payment schedule provided by the U. S. Department of Education. Pell Grants are Federal funds that do not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants are paid to students once each term, two weeks into the semester. Financial aid is awarded only after all required documents are received, reviewed, and approved by Alabama Southern Financial Aid staff.

Pell Grant awards are prorated according to the number of hours in which the student enrolls and attends each term. Awards are prorated according to the following table:

6 - 8 credit hours - Student receives 50% of full award for the term
9 - 11 credit hours - Student receives 75% of full award for the term
12 or more credit hours - Student receives 100% of full award for the term

Students are paid according to the number of credit hours they are enrolled in as of the end of the College's official drop and add period. Students who take fewer than six hours may be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant benefits. Your award letter indicates the amount as a full time student. If a student goes full time in the Fall and Spring, then he/she will have NO Pell funds available for Summer term. Any Pell funds not used in Fall and Spring terms will be carried over into Summer term.

To apply for Pell, FWS, FSEOG, or ASAP, the FAFSA is required. Click here to complete the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. To obtain additional information call 251-575-8256, 334-637-3168 or write to Student Financial Aid, Alabama Southern Community College, P. O. Box 2000, Monroeville, AL 36461 or P. O. Box 2000, Thomasville, AL 36784.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This federal grant program is administered by ASCC and provides grants to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. FSEOG funds are extremely limited, and are distributed to students in the most need based on a priority system using the student's expected family contribution (EFC).

Federal Work Study (FWS)
This federal work study program provides jobs for qualified students who have financial need and who desire to earn part of their educational expenses. FWS awards vary widely, with students working 8 to 15 hours per week. Student workers are paid the prevailing minimum wage, which is currently $5.15 per hour. Students are paid once per month, on the last working day of the month. Interested students may apply for FWS by submitting a resume/application to the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office will circulate the resume to offices with openings. The offices with openings may, at their discretion, interview several candidates for the position(s). Hiring is competitive. We will not be able to fund all students interested in working.

Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
To be eligible for this state-funded grant program, students must be residents of the state of Alabama and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Students are selected to receive ASAP based on a priority system using the student's expected family contribution (EFC).

Veterans Assistance
To apply for benefits, the veteran must be a fully accepted student in an approved curriculum program. Students eligible for veteran's benefits should follow the procedures outlined below:

• Select a program and apply for admission to the College. All admission requirements must be completed before application for veteran's benefits can be processed. This includes the submission and evaluation of all transcripts of prior training.

• Notify the Financial Aid Office of our intent to apply for veteran's benefits. The following document is required to make an application:

DVA Form 22-1990, Application for Benefits for New Applicants or DVA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training

• Forms may be accessed at Contact the Financial Aid Office after you have completed registration to ensure that all DVA documents and enrollment data are correct. Eligible dependent children of veterans may apply directly for benefits through the county veterans service office. Disabled veterans attending under Vocational Rehabilitation must have the approval of a counselor at the DVA before payment of benefits may be authorized. Information can be obtained by calling the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) Regional Office at 1-800-827-1000.

Vocational Rehabilitation
Students who have physical or mental conditions that interfere with their ability to work may be eligible for assistance through the Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Vocational Rehabilitation can provide assistance with books, tolls, and tuition. Eligibility must be established through the VRS counselor.

WIA
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program offers assistance to selected eligible individuals who enter approved training programs at Alabama Southern Community College. Funds are generally provided for tuition, fees, tolls, and books. The local Alabama Employment Office determines eligibility.

Alabama Southern Scholarships
Alabama Southern offers several valuable scholarships for graduating seniors in our service area. All students who have received scholastic or leadership recognition are encouraged to apply. Our Scholarships have specific academic requirements, and some have special conditions to be met. Applications should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.

All scholarship applications are due February 15. Scholarships are evaluated in the order in which they are received. Students applying for scholarships must submit a complete scholarship package. A complete package includes: 1) Scholarship Application, 2) Admission Application, 3) High School Transcript.

President's Scholarship - Minimum ACT composite score of 28 and grade point average of 90. Pays tuition, fees and books.

Dean's Scholarship - Minimum ACT composite score of 24 and grade point average of 85. Pays tuition and fees.  

Leadership Scholarship - Must be a senior class president or SGA president, have demonstrated leadership abilities in other ways. Minimum grade point average of 80. Leadership Scholarships are available in University Transfer and Technical Divisions. Scholarship Awards are $1250 annually for two years.

Performing Arts Scholarship - Art and Music (Monroeville Campus only) Minimum grade point average of 80. Contact the Performing Arts Division to arrange an audition/interview time and date. Pays tuition and fees. Contact: Nathan Shiver for Music Scholarships and Alma Susan Brown for Art Scholarships.

Industry Partnership Scholarships - Area industries have partnered with Alabama Southern to offer Technical Scholarships. Industry sponsors include: Alabama River Pulp, CIBA, Boise, Olin, Rock Tenn.

Scholarship recipients are required to take a minimum of 15 hours each term (excluding summer). In addition they must maintain specific GPA's. Some scholarships require students to be registered in specific courses or programs.

Athletic Scholarships - Scholarships are awarded in men's and women's basketball, men's baseball, and women's softball to students who demonstrate outstanding ability in those sports. Athletic scholarships are awarded for one year, but are renewable for a second year. Students receiving athletic scholarships must be declared eligible for, and actively participate in, the sport for which they are signed. Athletic scholarships provide for a waiver of all tuition and fees up to a maximum of 19 credit hours per semester. In addition, students on athletic scholarship are awarded the use of books as part of their scholarship.

Senior Adult Scholarships - This program automatically waives tuition for college credit courses for any student who is 60 years of age or older and who meets the admission requirements of the College and the specific program. These scholarships may be used to waive the tuition only for those courses in which space is available, and the waiver does not apply to fees, books, or supplies. Senior citizens who receive a tuition waiver under this program may receive the waiver only once per course.

Memorial and Special Scholarships- Memorial and Special scholarships are periodically made available through donations from private individuals, clubs, and other organizations.

Please note that when applying for scholarships, completed scholarship applications and any other required documents should be turned into the Office of Financial Aid by February 15. Early application for scholarships is essential. Alabama Southern scholarships are initially awarded during the month of March.