Scholarships and Financial Aid


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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AWARDED

Paying for college is one of the hottest topics these days among students and parents, which leaves many asking "how can I afford to continue my education?"
First, understand that AUM is a fantastic value when you measure the cost to the quality of the education you receive here. That said, "how can I afford to continue my education?" It's a reasonable question and one we are here to help you answer. Because you do have options, many of which you may not know about. We invite you to talk about those options and how we can help you afford to come to school here. 


College is a significant investment — in your future. You have a number of options for financing your education, and we're here to help you make sense of it all. From grants to student loans, to college work-study, we offer more than $36 million in financial assistance to students annually. You'll actually apply for financial aid after you've been accepted as a student to AUM, but we're more than happy to help answer any questions you might have before then. 

Financial Aid


Application Process

1. Know the FAFSA priority filing deadline: AUM has a priority deadline of March 1st each year. This means the Federal Processor must receive the FAFSA on or before March 1st. Please note that an electronic submission may take 2-5 business days to reach the Federal Processor. For priority consideration, you'll want to file at least a week prior to March 1st.
   
2. Apply for an FSA ID: Create an FSA ID by visiting https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. If you are a dependent student, your parents should also create an FSA ID as they will need to sign your FAFSA as well.
   
3. Gather financial information: Collect income and asset information, federal tax returns, etc. for the year prior to the FAFSA award year. For example, if you are filling out the FAFSA for the 2016-2017 academic year, you will need information from your 2015 federal income tax return(s), W-2(s), etc. You will also need to list AUM's Title IV school code (008310) on the FAFSA to have your information released to this institution.
   
4. Submit FAFSA: Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete your FAFSA online. Make sure that you electronically sign your application with your FSA ID. If you are a dependent student, make sure that one of your parents sign with their FSA ID as well.
   
5. Check your AUM email account often: Your AUM email account is the official mode of communication for the university. Be sure to check your email account on a regular basis. If additional information or documentation is needed once you have submitted your FAFSA, an email request will be sent to you.
   
6. Aid package will be awarded: The AUM Office of Financial Aid will create an award package and you will be notified of your eligibility. Your aid package will be based on the information provided on the FAFSA, as well as, institutional information. An award information email will be sent once you have been awarded. Also, you may check your Webster account for your award information.
   

Vision and Mission Statement

Our Vision
Auburn University will emerge as one of the nation's preeminent comprehensive land-grant universities in the 21st century. Central to all its functions will be the University's historic commitment of service to all Alabamians as the State becomes a part of a global society with all of its challenges and opportunities. The University will be widely recognized for the quality of its undergraduate, graduate and professional educational programs, the effectiveness of its research and outreach programs and the broad access to the University provided through the innovative use of information technology. The University will ensure the quality of its programs through the careful focusing of its resources in areas of institutional strengths. One constant will remain unchanged at the University--that intangible quality Auburn men and women call the "Auburn Spirit."
Our Mission
Auburn University's mission is defined by its land-grant traditions of service and access. The University will serve the citizens of the State through its instructional, research and outreach programs and prepare Alabamians to respond successfully to the challenges of a global economy. The University will provide traditional and non-traditional students broad access to the institution's educational resources. In the delivery of educational programs on campus and beyond, the University will draw heavily upon the new instructional and outreach technologies available in the emerging information age.
As a comprehensive university, Auburn University is committed to offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to its students. The University will give highest priority for resource allocation for the future development of those areas that represent the traditional strengths, quality, reputation, and uniqueness of the institution and that continue to effectively respond to the needs of students and other constituents. Consistent with this commitment, the University will emphasize a broad and superior undergraduate education that imparts the knowledge, skills, and values so essential to educated and responsible citizens. At the same time, the University will provide high-quality graduate and professional programs in areas of need and importance to the state and beyond. To accomplish these educational goals, Auburn University will continue to compete nationally to attract a faculty distinguished by its commitment to teaching and by its achievements in research, both pure and applied. The University will strive to attract a faculty that will bring distinction and stature to the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs offered by the University. Auburn University recognizes the importance of promoting an inclusive and diverse environment that supports the growth and success of all. We believe that the contributions of diverse cultures, ideas, and life experiences combine to create an enriched and engaged campus community for the Auburn Family.
Because research is essential to the mission of a land-grant university, Auburn University will continue development of its research programs. The primary focus of this research will be directed to the solution of problems and the development of knowledge and technology important to the state and nation and to the quality of life of Alabama citizens. The University's research programs will make important contributions to instructional programs through the involvement of graduate and undergraduate students and the renewal of the faculty. Research will also provide the knowledge base for outreach programs. In carrying out its research mission, the University will emphasize established areas of strength and will focus available resources in those areas of research and doctoral study that are, or have the potential to develop into nationally and internationally recognized centers of excellence. Extension and outreach programs are fundamental to the land-grant mission because these programs directly affect the lives of all citizens in the state. The University will maintain the strengths of its traditional outreach programs and will increasingly involve the broader University in outreach programs that respond to the changing needs of the society in which we live. The University will continue to seek new and innovative ways to reach out to the people it serves.

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Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a public research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 22,000 undergraduate students and a total enrollment of more than 28,000 with 1,260 faculty members, Auburn is the second largest university in Alabama. Auburn University is one of the state's two public flagship universities.
Auburn was chartered on February 1, 1856, as East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts school affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, it became the state's first public land-grant university and was renamed as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1892, it became the first four-year coeducational school in Alabama, and in 1899 was renamed Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API) to reflect its changing mission. In 1960, its name was changed to Auburn University to acknowledge the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university. In 1964, under Federal Court mandate, AU admitted its first African American student.
Auburn is among the few American universities designated as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research center.
Name change to Auburn.

Recognizing the school had moved beyond its agricultural and mechanical roots, it was granted university status by the Alabama Legislature in 1960 and renamed Auburn University, a name that better expressed the varied academic programs and expanded curriculum that the school had been offering for years. However, it was popularly called "Auburn" for many years before the official name change.
Auburn University was racially segregated prior to 1963, with only white students being admitted. Integration began in 1964 with the admittance of the first African-American student, Harold A. Franklin.The first degree granted to an African-American was in 1967. According to Auburn University's Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, African-Americans comprise 1,828 of the university's 24,864 undergraduates (7.35%) as of 2013 and 49 of the 1,192 full-time faculty (4.1%) as of 2012.[ AU has decreased its African American faculty percentage from 4.3% in 2003 to 4.1% today, since the settlement of legal challenges to the underrepresentation of African Americans in AU's faculty in 2006.
Today, Auburn has grown since its founding to have an on-campus enrollment of over 28,000 students and a faculty of almost 1,200  at the main campus in Auburn. There are also more than 6,000 students at the Auburn University at Montgomery satellite campus established in 1967.

Graduate Admissions
Applications for graduate programs of study are considered on a competitive basis as related to all the elements of the application package. Applicants who submit complete applications and the required supporting materials by the posted deadlines will be considered for the priority deadlines. Regular admission review will begin after the priority deadline and will continue on a rolling basis until programs are full.
Steps for Admissions

• Submit a completed graduate admissions application and pay any required application fees. The application fee will be waived for Athens State alumni or students who will be graduating from Athens State University at the end of the semester during which the application is submitted.
  
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding Athens State)
  at the undergraduate or graduate level, with transcripts from at least one regionally accredited college or university documenting conferral of a bachelor’s degree, or transcripts from at least one regionally accredited college or university documenting in progress courses AND an official letter from that college or university confirming bachelor’s degree conferral when the in-progress courses are completed.
  
• Official transcripts must indicate that the student is in good standing at all institutions attended and document the minimum overall grade-point average as required by the program.
  
• Submit official test scores as required by the particular program (e.g., GMAT, GRE) and any additional documents as required by the program (see below).
  
• Submit all additional documents required by the program selected on the graduate application. If the program requires additional documents or allows prospective students to apply by submitting portfolios in lieu of test scores, all required supporting documents must be submitted as part of a complete application.
  
• Meet all published deadlines for submission of application materials.
  

• Meet the minimum overall grade-point average required department offering the program, AND,
  
• Have an earned bachelor’s degree in a field approved by the department offering the program AND;
  
• Have earned the minimum total score on the appropriate admissions exam (i.e., GMAT or GRE) as required by the department offering the program within the last five (5) years; OR
  
• Submit a professional portfolio in lieu of exam scores if allowed by the department offering the program (student seeking admission using portfolio may be admitted unconditionally only after departmental review and approval); AND
  
• Meet all other program specific requirements.
  

• Submit a completed graduate non-degree seeking admissions application and pay any required application fees.
  
• Submit official transcripts from the last institution attended, and from at least one regionally accredited college or university documenting conferral of a bachelor’s or higher degree.
  
• Official transcripts must indicate that the student is in good standing at the last institution attended.
  

 Friendly, affordable, and convenient – three hallmarks that make Athens State University a great place to continue your education.

At Athens State, we understand that career opportunities rest on your college education. Over 3,000 students each semester select Athens State because of this neighborly environment where over 50 different degree programs are taught by understanding and quality faculty.
Whether you work full or part-time or whether you are a full-time student, Athens State offers a course schedule to meet your needs whether it be day, night, weekend or distance courses. Because nearly every student is from North Alabama or Southern Tennessee, you will literally attend class with people you know. Don’t find yourself being just another student number. Consider Athens State University!

Apply for Admission
Step 1  – Fill out a Request for Information, and we will contact you to answer all your questions.   Our academic advisor and admissions staff can save valuable time by providing clear answers, detailing steps, and requesting transcripts on your behalf.
Step 2  – Apply for Admission. Your $50 application fee covers transcript request fees, evaluation services, and other administrative costs.
Step 3 – Request Transcripts. Amridge University will help new and transferring students obtain their official transcripts.  Applicants can fill out a Transfer Request Release form and return the signed form by emailing [email protected] or through fax to 334.387.3878, and our Admissions staff will request your official transcripts on your behalf.
The enrollment process is quick and easy because of the online format. But, that’s not all you will be required to complete. It is very important that you work with our Admissions team to ensure all transcripts are received, that your Financial Aid forms have been completed and that you have spoken to your advisor about your selected degree plan. These last few steps are extremely important. Your program may include specific admission requirements; make sure you review the Academic Catalog for your program specific requirements. Any question regarding this can be handled by our staff.

Requirements for All Programs:

• Admission application and non-refundable $50 application fee
  
  
• Sufficient computer skills to use the basic typing, editing, and printing functions of a word-processing package
  
  
• Official transcript(s) from previous institutions for degree and post-degree coursework, if applicable
  
  
• Minimum GPA as defined by your program
  

• Associate’s and Bachelor’s students must submit proof of a high school diploma, first-time freshman are required to submit an ACT or SAT score, and transfer students are not required to provide a standardized test.
  
  
• Master’s students must submit an official transcript showing an earned four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally or selected nationally accredited institution.
  
  
• Doctoral students must submit an official transcript showing an earned Graduate degree from a regionally or selected nationally accredited institution, a writing sample (e.g. Career Monograph, Published Journal Article, Term paper from master’s degree or doctoral dissertation or other applicable writing sample) and be interviewed.
  

SACSCOC Accreditation

Amridge University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, at 404.679.4500, or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions concerning the accredited university.

Institutional Purpose

In keeping with its Christian heritage, Amridge University provides educational opportunities through five schools: (1) College of Business and Leadership, (2) College of General Studies, (3) School of Human Services, (4) Turner School of Theology, and (5) School of Continuing Education. Each of these schools has its own special purpose within the overall purpose and institutional goals of the University.

University Goals

Amridge University has a history of providing its students with quality education and teaching excellence. By virtue of this history and its focused mission, Amridge University strives to continue this tradition through the adoption and implementation of holistic educational and institutional goals. The institutional goals are student-centered and are directly related to the University’s mission to prepare men and women through a commitment to academic excellence, distance education and spiritual vitality at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family, through teaching, learning experiences and support services. Also, these goals are designed to help ensure the provision of quality programs and services which will help lead to the stability and continued growth of the University so that it can continue to meet its educational goals.

• Amridge University will attract, retain, and contribute to the continued professional development of faculty dedicated to providing quality teaching and active scholarship and committed to the mission and purposes of the University.
  
• Amridge University will maintain and develop facilities and learning environments, which are conducive to the learning process.
  

ASU Academic Scholarships

Presidential Academic, Academic Excellence, Academic Incentive, and The Trust for Educational Excellence
These scholarships are awarded to academically qualified students based on information provided in the admission application process, without regard to financial need unless otherwise stated in criteria for the Trust for Educational Excellence.
Academic scholarships have the following provisions and requirements:

• Academic scholarships are renewable annually up to a maximum of eight (8) semesters.
   
  
  
• Awardees must remain enrolled full-time (enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester).
   
  
  
• Awardees must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.
   
  
  
• Awardees’ progress will be reviewed annually at the end of the spring semester to determine continued eligibility with the exception of the Trust for Educational Excellence.
   
  
  
• Academic Scholarship awards are not final until an acceptance letter signed by the University administrator (Financial Aid) and the student is on file.
  

• High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 26 or above (comparable SAT score of 1240-1270 (EBR/W and Math).
  

• College Transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale after completion of at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
  
  
• Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
  

• High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 or above (comparable SAT score of 1100 - 1120 (EBR/W and Math).
  

• College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
  
  
• Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
  

• High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 3.0 – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 20 (comparable SAT score of 1020-1050 (EBR/W and Math).
  

• College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 – 3.25 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
  
  
• Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
  

• $2,000 per year or
  
  
• $4,000 per year
  

• College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.26 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college or university.
  
  
• Undergraduate Returning Students: Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours.  
  

• Scholarship inquiries for returning students should be made through the Financial Aid Office (New students will be considered from admission application)
  
  
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be on file
  
  
• Transcripts must be on file (for incoming freshman and transfer students only)
  
  
• Additional criteria may be requested for certain scholarships.
  
  
• Please review and include all requested items in the application packet.
  

About ASU

Alabama State University was founded in 1867, in Marion, Ala., as a school for African-Americans. The school started as the Lincoln Normal School with $500 raised by nine freed slaves now known as the Marion Nine, making ASU one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education founded for black Americans.
Today, Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Ala., is a widely respected, world-class institution of higher learning which welcomes students of all races. We offer nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, from our historic teacher education program to our new, high-demand programs in health sciences, new Ph.D. in microbiology  and minor in international business.
The students who attend ASU are as diverse as our academic offerings, with students from more than 40 states and various countries seeking a top-notch education that extends far beyond the walls of a classroom. With a 20 to1 student-faculty ratio, students receive the personal attention, mentoring, encouragement and knowledge needed to achieve their dreams.
At ASU, we know that what happens outside the classroom is an essential part of the college experience. Our students enjoy a vibrant campus community  where they’ll build life-long friendships and find a wide variety of social, cultural and sporting events. We have more than 70 clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, and 18 intercollegiate sports.
Our location in Montgomery, the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement, offers students the unique opportunity to live, learn and grow in a city rich with culture and history. In fact, some of the most notable figures of the civil rights era – including the Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, attorney Fred Gray and the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth – are counted among ASU’s many distinguished alumni.
Our 149-year history is a legacy of perseverance, progress and promise. We’re proud of our legacy, and we welcome students to dream, to share their unique gifts and talents, and to take pride in knowing they are part of a rich tradition.