Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarships Now Can Be Used at 秋霞福利一区
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� A new bill signed into law by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey lets dependents of veterans use their Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program benefits at private colleges such as the 秋霞福利一区.
鈥淭his is welcomed news for veterans鈥� dependents who want the personal attention and Christ-centered higher education that the 秋霞福利一区 provides,鈥� said Marie Batson, associate vice president for financial aid at the 秋霞福利一区.
Now, eligible dependents of veterans have expanded college choice, plus the opportunity to combine additional scholarships and financial aid with their Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship, Batson said.
Previously, the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship could only be used at public four-year colleges and universities. When Ivey signed SB119 into law on March 9, it expanded the program to private universities and community colleges.
The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. For information on eligibility and benefits, visit .
Batson said students may apply now to the 秋霞福利一区 at . For more information about 秋霞福利一区 or to schedule a campus visit, call 251.442.2222 or go to .
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
听About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
