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Each student applying to USA is eligible to receive some type of financial assistance, regardless of the family’s annual income or total financial assets. In fact, the majority of USA students pay for their education with a combination of scholarships, grants and loans. Search the main categories of financial assistance here to determine the best fit for you.

Scholarships Drop

The University of South Alabama has one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in Alabama and offers excellent opportunities to students at all levels. A majority of USA students use a combination of scholarships, grants and loans to fund their education.Please click the box to learn about your scholarship options.

Scholarship Opportunities

Grants Drop

Grants are financial awards, based on financial need, for all, or a part, of tuition and/or related costs. They are financed by numerous sources, and they do not have to be repaid. For a full listing of grants and how to apply, click here.

Loans Drop

• Federally-Insured Student Loans

- Available to everyone, regardless of financial status.
- Have good interest rates.
- Long-term repayment schedules.
- Low monthly payments that begin only after graduation.
- Using current interest rates, a student may borrow full tuition and fees for up to four years ($24,000 at USA).
Monthly payments will be about $200 for 20 years.

- Click here for details on how to apply.

• Private loans

- Secured by a student or parent through a private lender, such as a bank or credit union.
- Contact private lenders directly for these loans.

• USA Credit Union

- Provides a tuition repayment plan for eligible members.

- Click here for information on how to apply.

• For more information, contact:

Office of Financial Aid
University of South Alabama
Meisler Hall, Suite 1200
Mobile, AL 36688-0001
Phone: (251) 460-6231
FAX: (251) 460-6517
finaid@usouthal.edu