SB304 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Student Grant Program, cap increased on grant amount from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year, Sec. 16-33A-3 am'd.

Summary

SB304 would raise the Alabama Student Grant Program grant cap from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year, funded by legislative appropriations.

What This Bill Does

It increases the maximum grant for eligible resident students who attend approved independent colleges or universities in Alabama to $3,000 per year, subject to available legislative funds. The grant money would be distributed to the student’s institution on the student’s behalf, following rules set by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. It applies to qualified students enrolled in academic programs commencing after August 1, 1989.

Who It Affects

• Eligible resident students who choose to attend an approved independent college or university in Alabama would potentially receive a higher annual grant (up to $3,000) if funds are appropriated.
• Participating institutions (approved independent colleges/universities) would receive the grant funds on behalf of students, and the distribution rules would be established by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

Key Provisions

• Increase the grant amount from $1,200 to $3,000 per academic year, contingent on legislative appropriations.
• Grant is awarded to eligible students attending approved institutions and is distributed to the institution on the student’s credit.
• Rules for distribution will be promulgated/adopted by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Student Grant Program