Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver
Waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees at all Alabama public institutions for Purple Heart recipients.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Purple Heart recipient
- Alabama residency
Details
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.
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
Submit DD-214 showing Purple Heart to the institution's veteran affairs office.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Alabama state agency before applying.
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