Information on admission, scholarships, grants and loans for prospective students, parents, interested parties, alumni and, supporters of Alabama State University

Alabama State University has 63 degree granting programs available for prospective students to choose from. To view all of our academic programs, please click this link to the List of all Academic Programs at Alabama State University


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Financial Aid, Grants and, Scholarship Information

Searching for tuition funding can be a challenge. Do not let that discourage you for trying. You may have to apply for 20 different grants and scholarships and only hear back from 5 of them. The list below is a sample of what is available for prospective students because Now is the time to start looking for financial help for school. These links are provided for you to find some of the many scholarship and grants available to prospective students.

Detroit Alumni Chapter Scholarships

Detroit Chapter Incentive Award

Four year award of $1,000.00 per year ($500 each semester).

Click Here for a copy of Incentive Awards Guidlines in (PDF format)

Award Basis:

Scholastic achievement, character, participation in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and satisfactory personal interview.

Who May Apply

A student member of the Detroit Alumni Chapter, graduating from high school in May/June of the current year and, been accepted by or currently attending Alabama State University. Applications are due by April 30th of the calendar year.

Application Requirements:

  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or more
  • Have been active in extra-curricular and community activities
  • Have three (3) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from his/her high school counselor. Said letter should contain recommendations and other pertinent information about the student.

How To Apply? Send the following information:

  • Fill out our Online Scholarship Interest Form (Interest Form Link)
  • A completed application (Download Application)
  • An official transcript of high school credits, including 11th and 12th grades
  • The three (3) aforementioned letters
  • A one-page essay (500 or more words, typewritten) describing your career goals and reasons why you should receive the Chapter’s Incentive Award.

All sections of the application must be completed and all enclosures included in order to be considered. Award check will be sent to the University upon receipt of official notice of enrollment. Applicant must maintain a 2.5 grade point average each semester in order to qualify for annual renewal of the award. A copy of your transcript must be sent to the scholarship chairperson at the end of each semester.

DISCLAIMER: If for any reason, the GPA of 2.5 is not obtained for any given semester, the agreement is forfeited. The Detroit Alumni Chapter will no longer have an obligation to the student. Students must re-apply and give a commitment to the chapter to complete their education at Alabama State University.

Student Organizations

List of Students Campus Organizations www.alasu.edu/student-life/activities/student-organizations

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Department of Athletics

Alabama State University is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I-A level in the sports listed below. www.bamastatesports.com

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION LINK FOR PARENTS, INCOMING FRESHMEN, AND TRANSFER STUDENT ATHLETES www.bamastatesports.com/news/2017/3/31/general-compliance.aspxking this link.

Men’s Sports

Women’s Sports