SCHOLARSHIPS
GRANTS
MERIT TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS First-time freshmen who meet certain minimum GPA and ACT/SAT test score standards (see matrix below) are automatically eligible. No separate scholarship application is required. These scholarships generally cover a portion of tuition, with a maximum possible value of full tuition and housing.
Grants do not have to be repaid; they are gift aid based on demonstrated need. Grant eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at fafsa.gov.
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS UAH offers numerous scholarships to students with particular majors or interests. Award
values range from $500 up to total cost of tuition. These awards vary in value and may be offered in addition to the Merit Tuition Scholarship. To be considered for Competitive Scholarships, students should be admitted to UAH and complete an online scholarship application by December 1 for priority consideration.
LOANS Student and parent loans are available without regard to financial need, with repayment deferred until after graduation. If you demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA, you may qualify for an interest subsidy on your loan. No interest is charged on your loan if you are registered for at least six credit hours per semester. For details, visit uah.edu/loans.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Part-time jobs are available through the Student Success Center. We recommend students work no more than 20 hours per week. Visit uah.edu/workstudy to learn more.
To learn more about these and other scholarship opportunities at UAH, visit uah.edu/scholarships.
VETERANS You may qualify for education benefits if you are a veteran or a veteran’s dependent. Contact the UAH Veteran Services Office at VAcontact@uah.edu or 256.824.2758.
2016–2017 MERIT TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
HIGH SCHOOL GPA
TEST SCORES
Percentages below represent tuition amount awarded and are the same for in-state and out-of-state students. You are AUTOMATICALLY considered for Merit Tuition Scholarships when you apply for admission! ACT
25 – 27
28 – 29
30 – 33
34 – 36
SAT (CR+M)
1130 – 1240
1250 – 1320
1330 – 1480
1490 – 1600
4.0+
50%
67%
100%
100%*
3.5 – 3.99
40%
45%
100%
100%
3.0 – 3.49
35%
35%
45%
50%
* Covers on-campus housing in addition to tuition
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