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Financial Aid
An athletics scholarship may cover up to the cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and other expenses related to attendance at UAB up to the cost of attendance for the period of the award. Scholarships are renewable and notifications of renewal, increase, reduction or nonrenewal are postmarked no later than July 1. If you have a question about the terms of your financial aid agreement, see your head coach, the compliance office, or the Athletics Director.
Athletically-Related Financial Aid Policies
- Under normal circumstances, an athletics scholarship for subsequent years is generally renewed, but NCAA rules forbid a commitment or guarantee beyond the period of the award.
- Your scholarship may be reduced or cancelled for any reason after the period of the award. The most common reasons are:
- Academic problems; and
- Discipline problems.
- You will receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office postmarked by July 1 if your scholarship is reduced or cancelled.
- If you disagree with the decision to reduce or cancel your scholarship you may file a request for an appeals committee hearing with the Financial Aid Office.
Athletics Scholarship for Summer School
Summer school aid is available based on available funds, Student-Athlete Academic Center and coach recommendations, and NCAA rules. Your summer scholarship is proportional to the amount of aid you received during the previous academic year. Additional information regarding financial aid can be found in the Student-Athlete handbook. Student-athletes with questions regarding their financial aid should contact their head coach or the Compliance Office.
Summer School Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
Summer School Financial Aid Application
NCAA Student Assistance Fund
- Intent and Principles: The Student-Athlete Assistance Fund is intended to provide direct benefits to student-athletes or their families as determined by conference offices. As a guiding principle, the fund shall be used to assist student-athletes in meeting financial needs that arise in conjunction with participation in intercollegiate athletics, enrollment in an academic curriculum or that recognize academic achievement. Accordingly, receipt of Student-Athlete Assistance Fund monies shall not be included in determining the permissible amount of financial aid that a member institution may award to a student-athlete. Further, inasmuch as the fund is designed to provide direct benefits to student-athletes, the fund is not intended to be used to replace existing budget items.
- Eligibility for the Fund: All student-athletes, including international, are eligible to receive SAF benefits, regardless of whether they are grant-in-aid recipients, have demonstrated need or have either exhausted eligibility or no longer participate due to medical reasons. Additionally, student-athletes receiving monies from the Special Assistance Fund may also receive SAF funds.
- Permissible Uses for SAF:
- Educational Expenses and Fees
- Summer School
- Fifth or Sixth Year Aid
- International Student Fees and Taxes
- Professional Program Testing
- Supplies (Expendable or Educational)
- Champs/Life Skills/SAAC
- Other Educational Expenses
- Educational Expenses and Fees
- Health and Safety Expenses
- Insurance Premiums for Student-Athletes
- Medical, Dental or Vision Expenses for Student-Athletes (not covered by another insurance program for student-athletes)
- Other Health and Safety Expenses
- Personal or Family Expenses
- Clothing
- Travel
- Other Personal or Family Expenses
- Institutional Academic or Programming Enhancements
- Academic Achievement or Graduation Award
- Academic Support Services
- Other Academic or Programming Expenses
NCAA Student Assistance Fund Application
Post-Eligibility Financial Aid
Post-Eligibility Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
Post-Eligibility Financial Aid Application
