Keep moving
ahead.
Get the money you need for college.
This is our promise.
We make tuition affordable and accessible for the future of our city – our students. Birmingham Promise not only offers tuition scholarships for Birmingham City Schools students, but also apprenticeship opportunities at local companies. Together, we’re breaking barriers for a better future. For all of us. And that’s a promise.
How to Apply
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Opening: December 31, 2024
Required:
- Save a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary to the
portal - Help me understand what this means
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This is a crucial financial aid application for high school seniors who plan to attend college or a higher education institution. It helps determine eligibility for various types of federal and state financial aid, as well as scholarships and grants offered by colleges and universities.
FASFA Tips & Myths
Explore our insider tips and debunked myths for a stress-free FAFSA application journey!
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Deadline: January 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024 – Important Dates
Required Materials:
- The Birmingham Promise Scholarship Application link is available in your Birmingham City Schools student email account.
- Help me understand these materials
Parent information
Parent information includes data about a student’s parents or guardians, often encompassing their names, contact details, and sometimes their occupations.
Stay in contact with your high school's student success coach!
Required:
- Attend one Birmingham Promise orientation with a parent or guardian.
- Click here to view orientation dates available.
Birmingham Promise Orientation
To be eligible for the Birmingham Promise scholarship, attendance at a minimum of one orientation session for both students and parents is mandatory. Please review the listed dates for registration details. Sessions will be held at Innovation Depot.
Tuesday, March 19 - 5:30 PM ( up to 150 people)
Saturday, April 20th - 12:30 PM (up to 150 people)
Thursday, May 9th - 5:30 PM (up to 150 people)
Friday, May 29th - 5:30 PM (up to 150 people)
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.
Your college journey starts here with the Birmingham Promise.
Greetings to the Birmingham City School Seniors Class of 2024! 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 January 1, 2024, exclusively for you, the proud graduating seniors of Birmingham City Schools.
Curious about the “Last Dollar scholarship” concept? Let us break it down for you. Think of it as your ultimate college support system. When you’re a part of The Birmingham Promise, those extra fees that aren’t covered by the Pell Grant? They’re on us, no worries!
- General university fees
- Health insurance fees
- Athletic fees
- Recreational fees
- Technology fees
- Building fees
- Student Success Coaching – both individual and group sessions
- Classes for 8 consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring)
- Textbooks
- Summer classes/terms
- Non-credit courses
- Pursuing a second associate degree
- Certain study abroad experiences
- Additional costs like housing, transport, food plans, parking, lab fees, and laptops
Check out our revised list of public colleges and universities that fall under our coverage in Alabama:
- University of Alabama (UA)
- Auburn University
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- University of South Alabama (USA)
- Jacksonville State University
- Alabama A&M University
- Troy University
- University of North Alabama (UNA)
- Alabama State University (ASU)
- University of Montevallo
- Athens State University
- Alabama Community College System (Multiple campuses)
- Shelton State Community College
- Calhoun Community College
- Gadsden State Community College
- Snead State Community College
- Coastal Alabama Community College
- Jefferson State Community College
- Lawson State Community College
- Northwest-Shoals Community College
- Bevill State Community College
Student Success Coach Assignments
Effective August 2023
*Temporarily assigned
Lead Student Success Coach
Jasmine
Alabama A&M
University Drake State Community College
University of North Alabama (UNA)
Athens University
University of Alabama in Birmingham*
Student Success Coach
Meagan
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Student Success Coach
Rob
Jacksonville State University
Troy University
University of South Alabama (USA)
Auburn University
Student Success Coach
Lawson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College
Wallace State Community College
Wallace State Community College -Dothan
Bevill State Community College
Gadsden State Community College
Marion Military Institute
Snead State Community College
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Student Success Coach
Jamesia
University of Alabama (UA)
Shelton State Community College
University of Montevallo
University of West Alabama (UWA)
Student Success Coach
Lakendra
Alabama State University (ASU)
Auburn University-Montgomery
Student Success Coach
Shequita
Parker High School
Jackson-Olin High School
Carver High School
Ramsay High School
Student Success Coach
Ayla
Huffman High School
Woodlawn High School
Wenonah High School
Virtual Academy of Learning