Academic Catalog - Concordia College

prior to the beginning of the term for which financial assistance is requested,
and is in the State of Alabama for other than a temporary purpose;
3) be enrolled in an undergraduate course of study and must not have previously
received a bachelor's degree from any institution;
4) be enrolled on at least a half-time basis in an eligible program at an eligible postsecondary
educational institution in the State of Alabama;
5) not be enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in theology, religion, or
other field of preparation for a religious profession;
6) not owe a refund on a grant previously received under the Federal Pell Grant,
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or Alabama Student
Assistance Program; and not be in default on a loan made, issued, or guaranteed
under the Federal Stafford Loan Program for attendance at the institution
enrolled; and
7) have established a substantial financial need for an Alabama Student Assistance
Program grant, by means of a financial statement utilizing a need analysis system
approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Award priorities will be given to
completed need analysis reports in accordance with dates established by the
eligible institutions.
This award is not transferable from one educational institution to another. Each award is made
on the basis of the family contribution figures provided on the students' financial statements
utilizing an approved federal need analysis system. This financial statement should be
submitted as soon as possible after January 1 of each year.
Alabama Student Grant Program. This program is a state student assistance program
established August 4, 1978, by the legislature of the State of Alabama and designed to provide
financial assistance to residents of Alabama for undergraduate non-sectarian, secular education
at independent, non-profit, post-secondary institutions of higher learning located with the
State of Alabama.
To be eligible for an Alabama State Grant Program Award the student must:
1) have obtained a certificate of graduation from a secondary school or the
recognized equivalence of such graduation or who is beyond the age of
compulsory school attendance and has the ability to benefit from the education
or training being offered;
2) be classified as an undergraduate student;
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