Heroes 学者hip

南paw in a cape.

The University of 南 Alabama has announced a new scholarship available to active-duty 联合国成员国.S. military and all public safety employees employed by city, county, state or federal agencies. The scholarship is for those seeking an undergraduate degree. 

Application Process and Details for Active-Duty Military

The Heroes 学者hip is designed to cover undergraduate tuition expenses not met by the federal government’s provision to active-duty personnel for tuition assistance. The program allows students to enroll in online or in-person courses, providing flexibility to accommodate their schedules. 申请人 must be active members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard and will be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

  • For admission students can apply using this link: 南Alabama.edu/应用 
  • They can use our free application code for active military, HEROES. 
  • 学生 should complete the FAFSA to be considered for the award (Use federal code, 001057). 
  • If admitted to 南, students are directed to complete the Heroes scholarship application 在JagSPOT. 
  • University makes the award after we see what the student is eligible for (after Tuition Assistance and potential Pell grant). 

JagSPOT Heroes Application

  1. Log into JagSPOT using JagNet credentials.
  2. Complete General 学者hip Application.
  3. Complete Heroes 学者hip Application.

Application Process and Details for Public Safety Employees

The Heroes 学者hip is designed to help cover tuition expenses not met by federal or other tuition assistance. The program will allow students to enroll in online or in-person courses, providing flexibility to accommodate their schedules. 申请人 must be full time public safety employees in EMS, law enforcement, fire-rescue, and emergency management fields. 申请人 will also be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. 

  • For admission students can apply using this link: 南Alabama.edu/应用 
  • Use our free application code: HEROES. 
  • Complete the FAFSA to be considered for the award (Use federal code, 001057). 
  • Once admitted to 南, you will be directed to complete the Heroes scholarship application 在JagSPOT, where you will supply proof of employment. 
  • 南 provides a scholarship of 37.5% of the remaining 学费的平衡 after the award of all other applicable aid. 
  • Only new part-time students are eligible for this award and it does not stack on top of any other 大学 funding. Currently enrolled students do not qualify. 
  • Some public safety agencies may offer additional aid.

JagSPOT Heroes Application

  1. Log into JagSPOT using JagNet credentials.
  2. Complete General 学者hip Application.
  3. Complete Heroes 学者hip Application.

Application Process and Details for Mobile County Deputy Sheriff & Correctional Officer Foundation Members

We work with the Mobile County Deputy Sheriff & Correctional Officer Foundation to provide an undergraduate education to a new group of heroes.

  • For admission students can apply using this link: 南Alabama.edu/应用  
  • Use our free application code: HEROES. 
  • Complete the FAFSA to be considered for the award (Use federal code, 001057). 
    Once admitted to 南, you will be directed to complete the Heroes scholarship application 在JagSPOT, where you will supply proof of employment. 
  • University makes the award after we see what the student is eligible for (after Foundation and potential Pell grant).
  • The Foundation pays 50% the remaining balance and 南 pays 75% of the remaining 学费的平衡.
  • Only students pursuing a criminal justice degree are eligible for participation. 

JagSPOT Heroes Application

  1. Log into JagSPOT using JagNet credentials.
  2. Complete General 学者hip Application.
  3. Complete Heroes 学者hip Application.

Why Choose 南? 

  • 南 has nearly 14,000 students, a vast alumni network, and a growing healthcare system along the upper Gulf Coast. 
  • 南 has the resources of a large 大学 with the personal attention of a smaller 大学. 
  • The University offers free counseling, free tutoring and excellent advising services, including through our Office of Adult Learner Services
  • Flexible online options and many course offerings. 
  • Free admittance to 南’s Division I (home) athletic events with student ID.