The University of Alabama and UA Early College recognize the sacrifices made by military service men and women, and by their families. To honor the service these families provide, the dependents of all active duty military members are recognized as “in-state students” regardless of their current location or high school location.
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We are excited to announce that beginning in the Fall 2025 semester, The University of Alabama Early College will introduce a new dual enrollment tuition rate of $33 per credit hour. Additionally, our first course, UAEC 200 College Readiness, which is mandatory for all students before enrolling in full UA courses, will continue to be offered at no cost!
Active Duty Military Dependents Tuition and Scholarship
Currently, Early College students pay the University’s Distance Learner tuition rate. The Distance Learning tuition rate for the 2024-2025 academic year is $385 per credit hour. Beginning in the Fall 2025 semester, Early College students will pay the University’s new Dual Enrollment tuition rate of $33 per credit hour. Please note: the Early College partial tuition scholarship referenced below will be discontinued when the new Dual Enrollment tuition rate takes effect in Fall 2025.
Dependents of active duty military members are eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship, if they meet the 3.0 high school GPA admission requirement. This means that the tuition for these students will be reduced to $192.50 per credit hour.
*Plus, you’ll have access to the full range of UA resources and the Office for Veteran and Military Affairs.
Applicants to UA Early College must meet the minimum admission requirement of a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average since the 9th grade.
Let’s do the Math
| Description | Cost/Credit |
|---|---|
| Standard UA Academic Course (3 credit hours): $385 + $385 + $385 | $1,155.00 |
| Minus the 50% Partial Tuition Scholarship | -$577.50 |
| Leaves a net cost for the UA 3 credit hour course of | $577.50 |
Costs may not represent final determination of account balance. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Tuition is approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.
To maintain the automatic UA Early College scholarship, UA Early College students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in their UA classes.
Dependents of National Alumni Association Members are also eligible for a $25 University Supply Store book Scholarship (when enrolled in class).
Questions? Email: earlycollege@ua.edu or call 205-348-7083