The Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents provides financial assistance to students who have a blind parent serving as the head of household. The program covers tuition and instructional fees at participating public colleges, universities and trade schools, while textbook benefits are also offered. Eligible students can receive the scholarship for up to four years, but they must renew this annually.
Scholarship Details
- Tuition and instructional fees are waived at an eligible Alabama public college, university or trade school
- Textbook benefits are provided, with the amount depending on the number of participants in the program
- The scholarship is renewable for up to four standard academic years of nine months each
- Recipients must reapply for the scholarship each year
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an Alabama resident for at least five years
- Be from a family in which the head of household is blind
- Have a family income at or below 1.3 times the current poverty income level, based on federal poverty guidelines and family size
- Attend an Alabama public college, university, or trade school within two years after high school graduation
- Begin attendance at the eligible institution before reaching age 23
Application Process
- Contact the coordinator of Blind Services for an application and additional information about the program
- Review the eligibility requirements and confirm that you meet the Alabama residency, family, income and education requirements
- Complete and submit the required application and supporting documentation as instructed by the coordinator of Blind Services
- Enroll in an eligible Alabama public college, university or trade school within the required timeframe
- If awarded the scholarship, reapply each year to continue receiving benefits, subject to continued eligibility
The Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents can help eligible students reduce the cost of attending an Alabama public college, university or trade school. By covering tuition and instructional fees and providing textbook benefits, the program can make higher education more affordable for qualifying families.
