Scholarships

We make tuition affordable and accessible for the future of our city – our students. Together, we’re breaking barriers for a better future. For all of us. And that’s a promise.

HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

Complete and submit your FAFSA

Opening: October 1, 2026

Required: Save a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary to the portal.

Apply for FAFSA

Complete your Birmingham Promise application

Deadline: October 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027 Important Dates

Required: The Birmingham Promise Scholarship Application link is available in your Birmingham City Schools student email account.

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Attend one Birmingham Promise Orientation

Stay in contact with your high school's student success coach!

Required: Attend one Birmingham Promise orientation with a parent or guardian.

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Your college journey starts here with the Birmingham Promise.

Greetings to the Birmingham City School Seniors Class of 2027! Get ready to transform your college dreams into reality with The Birmingham Promise. We’re excited to announce the open enrollment for our “Last Dollar Scholarship” program on October 1, 2026, exclusively for you, the proud graduating seniors of Birmingham City Schools.

What the Scholarship covers

The Birmingham Promise Scholarship covers the cost of the tuition and required fees after the Pell Grant and all other scholarships. Scholarship Funds are disbursed directly to the institution on the student’s behalf after the institution’s designated course adjustment period.

What’s Covered

  • Tuition costs
  • Mandatory fees
  • Student Success Coaching
  • Classes for 8 consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring)

What’s Not Covered

  • Housing
  • Meal plans and parking fees
  • Textbooks or laptops
  • Non-credit courses or second degrees

Public colleges and universities that fall under our coverage

Alabama A&M University
Alabama Community College System
Alabama State University
Athens State University
Auburn University
Bevill State Community College
Calhoun Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College
Gadsden State Community College
Jacksonville State University
Jefferson State Community College
Lawson State Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Shelton State Community College
Snead State Community College
Troy University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Montevallo
University of North Alabama
University of South Alabama

Student Success Coach Assignments

Effective July 2025

Andrica Davis

Andrica Davis

Student Success Coach

Jacksonville State University, Troy University, University of South Alabama (USA)

Jamesia Jackson

Jamesia Jackson

Student Success Coach

University of Alabama (UA), Shelton State Community College, University of Montevallo, University of West Alabama (UWA)

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Terrance Sykes

Student Success Coach

Huffman High School, Woodlawn High School

Ayla McCay

Ayla McCay

Student Success Coach

Carver High School, Wenonah High School

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Glenn Wiggins

Student Success Coach

Alabama State University (ASU), Auburn University-Montgomery (AUM), Auburn University

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Aisha Taylor

Student Success Coach

Lawson State Community College, Jefferson State Community College, Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, Wallace State Community College - Selma, Gadsden State Community College, Bevill State Community College, Bishop State Community College, Southern Union Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Marion Military Institute

Jordan Grant

Jordan Grant

Student Success Coach

Alabama A&M University, University of North Alabama (UNA), Athens State University, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Calhoun Community College, Drake State Community College

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Kristin Knox

Student Success Coach

Parker High School, Ramsay High School

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James Parker

Student Success Coach

Jackson Olin High School, Virtual Academy of Learning (VAL)

Important Dates Important Dates
Important Dates Application Opens
October 1, 2026
The Birmingham Promise initial application opens for 2027-2028 academic year.
Important Dates 4-Year College Deadline
February 1, 2027
The Birmingham Promise initial application deadline for 4-year university prospective students.
Important Dates 2-Year College Deadline
May 1, 2027
The Birmingham Promise initial application deadline for 2-year college prospective students.
Important Dates Orientation
Birmingham Promise New Scholar/Parent Orientation Sessions