UA Expands Online Military Tuition Grant To Active-Duty Graduate Students

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama on Thursday announced it has increased its support for military members through the UA Online Military Tuition Grant.

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The grant was previously available only to undergraduate students, but will now include active-duty graduate students, covering tuition costs not covered by military tuition assistance.

UA says the grant can cover up to six credit hours per semester and as many as 18 credit hours per academic year, up to the maximum amount allowed by a student’s service branch. Excluding books and other fees, tuition for a UA Online program can be nearly free for military service members through this initiative.

The expanded grant eligibility will take effect in Fall 2025 and is available to eligible service members.

“As the daughter of a career Marine, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound sacrifices our military service members make for our country,” said Amanda Ingram, executive director of online and continuing education for UA’s Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education. “This expansion is an investment that reflects our deep gratitude and commitment to those who serve.”

UA Online says it has assisted nearly 350 service members and covered more than $200,000 in out-of-pocket college costs since the grant was launched in 2022.

“UA Online is uniquely positioned to assist active-duty military service members in pursuing their degrees,” Ingram said. “With UA Online’s flexible and asynchronous course delivery, military students can complete coursework alongside their busy schedules and deployments."

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