Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver
Waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees at all Alabama public institutions for Purple Heart recipients.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Alabama
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Full tuition and fees
- Where it applies
- Alabama
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver?
Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver is a Alabama education & training benefit for veterans. Waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees at all Alabama public institutions for Purple Heart recipients. The listed value is Full tuition and fees.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Purple Heart recipient
- Alabama residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Alabama resident who received a Purple Heart and was an Alabama resident at the time the Purple Heart was awarded. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program. Waiver applies only after all other educational benefits (except Montgomery GI Bill or Post-9/11 GI Bill) have been exhausted. Covers up to 125% of required credit hours.
What Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver covers
Covers
Full tuition and fees at any Alabama public institution (2-year, 4-year, technical, community, junior colleges).
Estimated value
$10,000-$12,000+/year at a 4-year public university.
How to apply for Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver
How to apply
Submit DD-214 showing Purple Heart to the institution's veteran affairs office.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: law.justia.com
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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