Office of Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid is here to provide you with information on ways to finance your education. Financial Aid is offered in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. Many financial aid questions can be answered by simply visiting the Office of Financial Aid’s webpage or by calling 256.372.5400 including financial aid for Summer school, unclaimed scholarship funds, and instructions for how to complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA.

At the beginning of each semester the wait-time to visit an analyst in the Financial Aid Office can take from a few minutes to a few hours. However, there is good news!!! You are not required to visit the Office of Financial Aid to view your grant, scholarship, or loan award for that semester! All information can be viewed by simply logging into your Banner account on the University’s web page. A student does not have to visit the Office, unless a major problem occurs such as making an adjustment in your award.

If you have not completed your 2012-2012 FAFSA, you are already late! Students who submit their FAFSAs early will be given priority consideration.  For more information about completing your FAFSA can be found at FAFSA.gov. Remember, the sooner taxes are filed, the better.

The Director of the Office of Financial Aid, Mr. Darryl Jackson, is also helping you stay abreast of important financial aid information through his e-financial aid tips via your Bulldog email account. These tips are sent out weekly by the Director and offer relevant information regarding scholarships, President Obama’s Student Loan Debt Initiative, opting out of receiving a book voucher, and other important information. Don’t forget to complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey which gives the Office of Financial Aid information that will help to better serve students. It can be found under Quick Links on the Office of Financial Aid’s webpage.

The Office of Financial Aid is located in 211 Patton Hall. You will be met by a team of professionals who enjoy serving students.

Keeping you informed,

Jasmine, OASiS GSA