State Benefits

The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship is a nationally recognized program established in 1947 and administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). It provides tuition and book assistance to eligible dependents of qualifying Alabama veterans.

Who is Typically Eligible

You may be eligible if you are a child, stepchild, spouse, or un-remarried widow(er) of a veteran who meets all of the following:

• Served at least 90 consecutive days of honorable active duty service, or was discharged due to a service-connected disability
• Is rated 40% or more service-connected disabled, was a former prisoner of war, declared missing in action, died as a result of a service-connected disability, or died while on active military service in the line of duty
• Met Alabama residency requirements prior to military service

Student requirements:

• Must be a current Alabama resident at the time of application
• Must complete a FAFSA every academic year
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by UAB
• Must complete a FERPA release form for each institution attended

Age limit: Children and stepchildren must initiate benefits before age 26 (up to age 30 in certain situations).

What You Receive

All other scholarships and grants are applied to required education expenses first. After those are applied, the scholarship covers:

• Tuition up to $400 per credit hour
• Textbooks and applicable fees up to a combined maximum of $1,000 per semester

Entitlement by dependent type:

• Children and stepchildren of qualifying veterans: up to 5 academic years (10 semesters) for undergraduate study, used within 8 years of application date
• Spouses or un-remarried widow(er)s of a veteran rated 100% permanently and totally disabled: up to 5 academic years (10 semesters), used within 8 years
• Spouses or un-remarried widow(er)s of a veteran rated 40–90% disabled: up to 3 academic years (6 semesters), used within 6 years

How It Works at UAB

Once you are approved, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs will send a Certificate of Entitlement to you and a copy directly to UAB Student Account Services. You do not need to take any additional action at UAB each semester - the scholarship is automatically applied to your tuition balance. Your information is also sent to the UAB Bookstore so you can use your book stipend for required textbooks.

Note: UAB Veteran Services does not process or certify this benefit. For questions about your balance or how the scholarship is applied to your account, contact UAB Student Account Services at (205) 934-3570.

How to Apply

Apply through the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Scholarship Portal. Applications must be completed and submitted by the student - they cannot be submitted by a parent or guardian on the student's behalf.

Apply for the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Link opens in a new window.

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ANGEAP provides tuition assistance to eligible members of the Alabama Army National Guard and Alabama Air National Guard enrolled in degree or certificate programs at accredited Alabama institutions.

Who is Typically Eligible

• Current members of the Alabama Army National Guard or Alabama Air National Guard in good standing with their unit
• Enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited Alabama institution
• Must have completed basic training
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate)
• Must have a completed FAFSA on file each academic year
• Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree, first graduate degree, or first doctorate - students can only receive assistance for one degree
• Undergraduate benefits are limited to 120 academic hours or receipt of first undergraduate degree, whichever comes first
• Graduate benefits are limited to 60 academic hours or receipt of first graduate degree, whichever comes first

What You Receive

ANGEAP is the payer of last resort - all other aid paid directly to UAB for tuition purposes must be applied first, including Pell Grant, scholarships, federal and state VA benefits, and Tuition Assistance. ANGEAP covers the remaining balance of tuition and mandatory instructional fees only. Books and supplies are not covered.

For the 2025–2026 academic year:

• Maximum award: $6,585.00 per semester, minus other aid
• Maximum annual award: $13,170.00

Payments are made to UAB at the end of each semester as funds are available and are applied directly to your student account.

How to Apply at UAB

A new application and promissory note must be submitted every semester you wish to use ANGEAP. Due to FERPA regulations, UAB does not accept ANGEAP applications via email.

You may submit your application in one of two ways:

• In person or by mail/fax: Bring, mail, or fax your completed application to the UAB One Stop office in the Hill Student Center.
• Digitally through BlazerNet: To submit digitally, you must first request access to the upload link on your Financial Aid page in BlazerNet. Send a Financial Aid Change Request or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the link. Once access is granted, use the upload button next to your Status Date to submit.

Important reminders:

• A new form is required every semester
• If you are failing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), you must have an approved SAP appeal on file to qualify for ANGEAP funds
• Your application must be signed with a handwritten or digital signature - typed signatures are not accepted

Download the 2026–2027 ANGEAP Application & Promissory Note Link opens in new window.