The Alabama Student Grant Program, or ASGP, is a state grant for students attending a limited list of independent private colleges and universities in Alabama. Unlike ASAP, the program is not described as need-based. Awards vary with available funding, with an official maximum of $3,000 per academic year. That figure is a ceiling, not a guaranteed payment; students should confirm the current amount and deadline in the 2026–27 form and with their institution’s financial-aid office.
The current list names Amridge, Faulkner, Huntingdon, Miles, Oakwood, Samford, Spring Hill, South University–Montgomery, Stillman, U.S. Sports Academy, and the University of Mobile. The administrator explicitly warns applicants not to send the form to a school outside that list. The institution’s location and status matter alongside a student’s residency; verify the exact campus name on the state page before choosing a college.
Start with the participating college’s financial-aid office, which receives the 2026–27 form and confirms the term instructions. The application lists separate dates: September 15 for fall, January 15 for winter quarter, February 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for spring quarter. As of October 13, 2026, the fall date has passed; ask the college which upcoming term is accepting applications and what residency evidence it requires. Submit the completed form to the participating school’s aid office and keep proof of receipt.
Include the program in a net-price comparison alongside institutional scholarships, federal grants, and uncovered expenses. Ask when ASGP will be credited to the bill and what happens if state allocation is reduced or arrives after the first payment. The administrator does not promise that the grant will cover all tuition. If a family must pay up front, request a written college plan and do not confuse this grant with a loan or automatic discount.
Before applying, confirm the current cycle and deadline, participating institution, enrollment load, and required documents. Keep copies of the FAFSA or state form, transcripts, supporting records, and submission confirmation. Ask whether renewal is automatic, which expenses are covered, and how the award coordinates with other grants. Do not rely on funds until you receive an official award and written balance estimate.
Compare net cost and aid type: a grant, forgivable loan, and service scholarship work differently. Confirm dates and requirements directly with the administrator for the current cycle.
Read the program profile and federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Alabama Student Grant Program — 2026–27 application — Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Alabama Student Assistance — Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Alabama Student Grant Program Application 2026–2027 — Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Funding, eligibility, and dates can change by cycle. Confirm your circumstances with the administrator and financial-aid office before relying on an award.
Confirm current eligibility and application steps with the official source before relying on aid for college costs.
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Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)
The Alabama Student Grant Program, or ASGP, is a state grant for students attending a limited list of independent private colleges and universities in Alabama. Unlike ASAP, the program is not described as need-based. Awards vary with available funding, with an official maximum of $3,000 per academic year. That figure is a ceiling, not a guaranteed payment; students should confirm the current amount and deadline in the 2026–27 form and with their institution’s financial-aid of
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alabama Commission on Higher Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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