Alabama State University

Alabama State University is a 4-year, public university located in Montgomery, AL. Students at Alabama State University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

Alabama State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Alabama State University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Alabama State University has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Alabama State University is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• Alabama State University is not a MyCAA approved school

Is Alabama State University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Alabama State University is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Alabama State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Alabama State University is not a Yellow Ribbon School.  However, as a state school most of the costs of tuition are still 100% covered by the GI Bill.  Please check with the school to ensure you are covered.

What are Alabama State University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Alabama State University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Alabama State University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Alabama State University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Alabama State University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Alabama State University offers online degree programs. 

Is Alabama State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Alabama State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Alabama State University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Alabama State University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Alabama State University

Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a widely respected, world-class institution of higher learning which welcomes students of all diverse backgrounds including active military and veteran students looking to redeem their GI Bill education benefits. We offer nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, from our historic teacher education program to our new, high-demand programs in health sciences, new Ph.D. in microbiology and minor in international business. 

At ASU, we know that what happens outside the classroom is an essential part of the college experience. Our students enjoy a vibrant campus community  where they’ll build life-long friendships and find a wide variety of social, cultural and sporting events. We have more than 70 clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, and 18 intercollegiate sports. Our 149-year history is a legacy of perseverance, progress and promise, Alabama State University was founded in 1867, in Marion, Ala., as a school for African-Americans. 

The school started as the Lincoln Normal School with $500 raised by nine freed slaves now known as the Marion Nine, making ASU one of the nation's oldest institutions of higher education founded for black Americans. We’re proud of our legacy, and we welcome all kinds of students to dream, to share their unique gifts and talents, and to take pride in knowing they are part of a rich tradition. Our community welcomes all diversities, and backgrounds including active military and veterans.