This is the fifth in a series of 5 pages highlighting Schools, Colleges And Universities In Alabama and their financial aid offices.
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Strayer University-Alabama
Vital statistics: Strayer University have been helping working students continue their education and advance their careers since 1892. Their programs make it possible for students to manage all of the different aspects of their lives while they achieve higher educational goals. The university promises students a place where they can feel at home because they will be with classmates who share real world perspective. The average age of students at Strayer University is 34 and almost all are working students. There are a total of 95 campus locations across the United States and a total student based of 54,000.
Accredited: Yes, by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.strayer.edu/financial-support
Main website address: http://www.strayer.edu/
Main Campus Address: 3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Telephone Number: (888) 378-7293
Talladega College
Vital statistics: Talladega College’s main campus includes 39 buildings on a 50 acres land sorrounded by the city. The campus features several historic landmarks that includes Swayne Hall, the original school house has been used as classrooms but is now undergoing historic renovations; The President’s House (1881); DeForest Chapel (1903); The Savery Library (1939) – Home of the Amistad Murals. The college has an aggressive tradition of bringing the world to the campus via workshops, forums and lectures through a variety of outstanding artists, scientists, political, business and civic leaders. The campus is located near many other cultural and entertainment outlets, restaurants and theaters.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.talladega.edu/students/financialaid.asp
Main website address: www.talladega.edu
Main Campus Address: 627 W Battle St, Talladega, Alabama 35160
Telephone Number: (256) 761-6100
The University of Alabama
Vital statistics: The University of Alabama, the state’s flagship university features a student-centered research university and an academic community. It is united by its commitment to enhance the quality of life for students in its service area. It was founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public college. The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. They provide a creative and nurturing campus where their students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and the brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in their community and in the world.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://financialaid.ua.edu/
Main website address: www.ua.edu
Main Campus Address: 739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0166
Telephone Number: (205) 348-6010
Tri-State Institute
Vital statistics: Now known as Fortis Institute, the school features a campus in Birmingham that provides career education to the greater Birmingham area for the nursing, healthcare, medical, dental, and skilled trades fields. Fortis allows students to attend a school that offers comprehensive training programs within proximity to everything in the city of Birmingham.
Accredited: Yes, by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.fortis.edu/admissions/financial-aid.aspx
Main website address: http://www.fortis.edu/
Main Campus Address: 100 London Pkwy Ste 150, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Telephone Number: (205) 940-7800
Troy University
Vital statistics: Troy University features faculty and staff who’s expertise is surpassed only by their dedication and willingness to embrace each student as an individual. The university provides students with options in courses of study and how they study. Students can opt for traditional classroom instruction, online or a mix of both. Students can also take advantage of the more than 60 Troy teaching sites across the United States and around the world.
Accredited: Yes, by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.troy.edu/financialaid/
Main website address: http://www.troy.edu/
Main Campus Address: University Avenue, Troy, Alabama 36082-0001
Telephone Number: (334) 670-3100
Tuskegee University
Vital statistics: Tuskegee University is a state-related but independent institution of higher education. It serves a coeducational, ethnically and religiously diverse student body. The university has a strong orientation toward discipline and highlight the relationship between education, work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. Tuskegee University programs are organized into five colleges and two schools.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.tuskegee.edu/academics/academic_services/financial_aid.aspx
Main website address: http://www.tuskegee.edu/
Main Campus Address: Kresge Center, 3rd Floor, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088-1920
Telephone Number: (334) 727-8011
United States Sports Academy
Vital statistics: The United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited special mission sports institution established to serve the nation through programs that prepares men and women for careers in the sports profession. The Academy awards Bachelor of Sports Science, Master of Sports Science, and Doctor of Education in Sports Management.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.ussa.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Main website address: http://www.ussa.edu/
Main Campus Address: One Academy Dr, Daphne, Alabama 36526-7055
Telephone Number: (251) 626-3303
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vital statistics: University of Alabama is among the 11 universities nationally to earn the prestigious Beckman Scholars Award. It is also among the 51 Public and private universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for both very high research activity and community engagement. It was named three consecutive years to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and more in its four decades of operation. This young and dynamic university thrives on boldness and innovation to continue pushing the frontiers in science, medicine, business, education, the arts and the humanities.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://main.uab.edu/Sites/students/32619/
Main website address: http://www.uab.edu/home/
Main Campus Address: Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0110
Telephone Number: (205) 934-4011
University of North Alabama
Vital statistics: University of North Alabama offers programs for both undergraduate and graduate levels assuring its student that the quality of the programs is affirmed by their numerous national accreditation. They are also considered to be among the leaders in international programs. Their diverse student body creates an exciting learning community for the entire campus. They pride themselves in their small classes and their commitment to student success.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.una.edu/financial-aid/index.html
Main website address: http://www.una.edu/
Main Campus Address: One Harrison Plaza, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001
Telephone Number: (256) 765-4100
University of Montevallo
Vital statistics: University of Montevallo, easily accessible from Interstate 65 is the college of choice for many of the brightest young minds of the Southeast, Montevallo. It is home to approximately 3,000 students and the 160 acre campus is known for its unparalleled beauty. It is located at the hearth of the State of Alabama. The university is a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and one of the 26 public liberal arts universities in the United States. University of Montevallo has emerged as the national leader in liberal arts education.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.montevallo.edu/finaid/
Main website address: http://www.montevallo.edu/
Main Campus Address: Station 6001, Montevallo, Alabama 35115-6000
Telephone Number: (205) 665-6155
University of North Alabama
Vital statistics: University of North Alabama offers programs for both undergraduate and graduate levels assuring its students that the quality of the programs is affirmed by their numerous national accreditation. They are also considered to be among the leaders in international programs. Their diverse student body creates an exciting learning community for the entire campus. They pride themselves in their small classes and their commitment to student success.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.una.edu/financial-aid/
Main website address: http://www.una.edu/
Main Campus Address: One Harrison Plaza, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001
Telephone Number: (256) 765-4100
University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus
Vital statistics: University of Phoenix was established by Dr. John Sperling in 1976 with the commitment to provide higher education to working adults. Today there are more than 200 locations in the United States as well as online training options available in different countries around the world. Students at University of Phoenix can enjoy evening classes, flexible scheduling, continuous enrollment, university-wide academic social network and online classes. Students can also interact with faculty who have both real-world and academic experience which assures students that they can immediately apply what they learn in real life working situations.
Accredited: Yes, by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.phoenix.edu/tuition_and_financial_options/financial_options.html
Main website address: http://www.phoenix.edu/
Main Campus Address: 100 Corporate Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35242-2982
Telephone Number: (205) 747-1001
University of South Alabama
Vital statistics: The University of South Alabama (USA) offers a vast array of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs. It also features the University of South Alabama Health System that provides state of the art health care and medical education through the college of Medicine, the Mitchell Cancer Institute USA Physicians and the University of South Alabama Hospital. The university continues to earn distinction as one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama with enrollment now estimated to be over 15,000.
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.southalabama.edu/finaid/
Main website address: http://www.southalabama.edu/
Main Campus Address: 307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
Telephone Number: (251) 460-6101
University of West Alabama
Vital statistics: The University of West Alabama features opportunities for students to pursue associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in a wide range of careers that includes liberal arts, natural sciences, mathematics, and pre-professional programs. The university is a state supported, coeducational institution of higher learning. It is governed by a Governor appointed board of trustees. The community at University of West Alabama is composed of a diverse student population and it welcomes students all throughout the United States and from other countries
Accredited: Yes, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.uwa.edu/Financial_Aid.aspx
Main website address: http://www.uwa.edu/
Main Campus Address: Station One, Livingston, Alabama 35470
Telephone Number: (205) 652-3400
Virginia College-Birmingham
Vital statistics: Virginia College offers students associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs that emphasizes fast and focused methods without sacrificing the quality of education required and demanded by students and future employers. They are continually researching the job market to make sure that they are offering career programs which are hot and have fast job growth. They have Career Services Associates that are ready to assist students in obtaining jobs after they graduate.
Accredited: Yes, by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Financial aid information: Yes, available at: http://www.vc.edu/services-virginia-college/financial-planning.cfm
Main website address: http://www.vc.edu/
Main Campus Address: 488 Palisades Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35209
Telephone Number: (205) 802-1200
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