Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
financialaid@ua.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 001051 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
6,422 (78.2%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
4,169 (64.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,052 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,279 (31.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Award
$21,106
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,670 (90.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,144
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,143 (52.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,373
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,382 (83.5%) of aid recipients
2,942 (35.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,109
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
17,609 (58.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
12,520 (71.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
12,255 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,636 (21.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
57%
Average Award
$17,699
Need-Based Gift
Received by 10,375 (84.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,842
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 7,919 (64.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,125
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 8,526 (69.6%) of aid recipients
10,928(36.5%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $17,380
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
43%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$39,588
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Junior Miss
Leadership
Memberships
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,989
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