Post 9/11 STEM Program
Attention STEM Scholars!
VA has launched the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program for students training in high demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.
The Rogers STEM Scholarship will provide up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (to a maximum of $30,000) to qualifying Veterans and Fry Scholars seeking an undergraduate STEM degree or who have earned a STEM degree and are seeking a teaching certification.
Montgomery G.I. Bill Benefits and Restrictions
You may qualify for Montgomery GI Bill benefits if you enlisted in the military as active duty or selective reserve status. You may also qualify for assistance if one or your parents is, or was, a military veteran. Learn more and apply by contacting your Veterans Affairs regional office.
Veteran Services Benefit Request form
Benefits FAQs
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
You may receive Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
Tuition Assistance (TA)
Using Top-Up benefits may be an option if you plan to use tuition assistance (TA) to complete a degree program while on active duty, and don't plan to continue your education after service.
Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship Program
This nationally renowned program was created by Act 633 and approved October 1947 by the Alabama Legislature. It is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and is governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-6-1. The veteran must meet the qualifications listed to establish eligibility of his/her dependents.
Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP)
The state of Alabama is giving a new incentive for men and women to join the Alabama National Guard.
The deadline is 09/30/2023 for applications to be submitted to our office for processing.
The link to the 2023/2024 application is available here:
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Due to FERPA regulations, UAB is not accepting ANGEAP applications via email for security reasons. The form can be uploaded, mailed, faxed, or you can drop off the application with the One Stop office in the Hill Student Center.
If you wish to submit your form digitally, request to have access to the upload link on your My Financial Aid Page in BlazerNet. Please send a Financial Aid Change Request or email
A new form will need to be uploaded EACH semester that you plan to use the program.
If you are failing SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress), you must have an approved SAP appeal every semester to qualify for ANGEAP programs funds.
