Grants

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA and the number of hours a student is enrolled in at the time of the payment due date. View the Pell Proration Chart.

• Federal Pell Grants are for students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree.
  • (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a postbaccalaureate teacher certification program might be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.)
• A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid except under certain circumstances.  
• A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed.
  • Steps to complete a FAFSA are listed under the FAQ tab.

Jacksonville State University receives a certain amount FSEOG/SEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. The JSU Financial Aid Office will award FSEOGs/SEOGs to students that have the most financial need. This system works differently from the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides funds to every eligible student.

• Must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need
• FSEOG/SEOG does not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances
• Once the full amount of JSU’s FSEOG/SEOG funds has been awarded to students, no more FSEOG/SEOG awards can be made for that year

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a federal award of up to $4,000 per academic year for undergraduate and graduate students who agree to teach full-time for at least four years in a high-need subject area.

To be eligible for the TEACH Grant at Jax State, you must meet both federal requirements and university-specific conditions.

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gov

TEACH Grant Requirements

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Be enrolled in a TEACH-eligible program.
• Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay, and complete TEACH Grant counseling.
• Agree to teach full-time for at least four academic years in a high-need field within eight years after your program ends.
• Understand that if you fail to fulfill the service commitment, the grant will convert into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan that you must repay with interest.
• Be admitted to an eligible teacher-education program at Jax State – please check with your major advisor or the College of Education for the full list.
• Complete the Jax State TEACH Grant Application form each academic year you intend to receive funding.

How to Apply

• Complete your FAFSA for the appropriate academic year.
• Complete the Jax State TEACH Grant Application Form.
• Submit the form by one of the following:
  • Email: finaid@jsu.edu
  • In-person drop off: Financial Aid Office, Angle Hall, 700 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL 36265
• After your form is submitted:
  • The Financial Aid Office reviews your submission for completeness.
  • The appropriate academic department confirms you are enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a TEACH-eligible program.
• Once verification is complete, Financial Aid processes the award, and you will receive an email from our office.

ASAP is a need-based, state/federal grant ranging from $0 to $1000 per academic year.  Eligible students are undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed. Jacksonville State University receives a certain amount ASAP funds each year from the ACHE. Once the full amount of JSU’s ASAP funds has been awarded to students, no more ASAP awards can be made for that year. Students who receive ASAP from JSU will be reported to ACHE.

An award to be used for tuition and educational fees for Alabama National Guard members to attend a postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. This award is for students who are active members in good standing with a federally-recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard. Participants also may receive federal veterans benefits, but must show a cost less aid amount of at least $100. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Student's should contact Veteran & Military Services for more information.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) Website

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), the largest division within the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Service, helps Alabamians with disabilities achieve independence through employment. Students who have physical disabilities may be eligible for assistance through the Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Alabama residents needing more information may contact the agency at 334-293-7500, 602 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36104.

• Traumatic Brain Injury Program
• Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents

The (Re)Engage Alabama Grant was established by the Alabama Act 2023-539 to award grant funds to qualifying adult learners pursuing degrees aligned with Alabama’s high demand occupation list. This grant provides up to $3,000* a semester to adults aged 25 and over each semester until their graduation, provided they meet certain criteria. At JSU, the qualifying programs are Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, and Nursing (traditional BSN). If you meet the below criteria, we encourage you to apply for the scholarship.**

• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Alabama resident
• 25+ years old
• Earned at least 72 hours of a 120-hour program (60% degree completed)
• Have had at least a 2-year break in post-secondary enrollment (were not enrolled for at least 2 years after initially enrolling in college)
• Admitted and enrolled in one of the following Jax State programs and registered in courses leading to these degrees:
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics (BA)
  • Economics (BS)
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Family and Consumer Science
  • Finance
  • Foreign Language
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Health and Physical Education
  • History
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Nursing (Traditional BSN)
  • Political Science
  • Public Health
  • Secondary Education
• Have not earned an associate or bachelor’s degree (excluding certificates)
• Completed a FAFSA for this aid year
• In good academic standing
• Enrolled in 6 or more credit hours

* Amount will be prorated for enrollment in fewer than 12 credit hours
**Must first be admitted to the university

To apply, download and complete the application and email it along with proof of Alabama residency to enroll@jsu.edu with the subject line (Re)Engage Alabama Grant. Please use your JSU student email. For questions, email enroll@jsu.edu.

Deadlines

• Fall semester (or quarter) term applications due September 15.
• Spring semester (or quarter) term applications due February 15.
• Summer semester (or quarter) term applications due June 15.