DECIDE WHERE TO START
Explore Our Resources
Each page answers a different question. Go in order or choose the resource that is most relevant to you.
How do I get ready for college?
Your Roadmap is a grade-by-grade guide to preparing for college. It starts in eighth grade and runs through senior year, and must do steps are marked at each stage.
How do I know which college is right for me?
Find Your Fit helps you figure out what matters to you most when choosing a college. Then you can use the downloadable scorecard on the page to help you compare colleges.
How do I pay for college?
Learn how to make college affordable by thinking ahead. In addition to scholarships and financial aid, this page guides you to consider how taking college classes during high school, saving early and other savvy steps can help you pay for college.
Parents and Families
A dedicated guide for families, with a grade-by-grade checklist, honest answers to most-asked questions, and practical guidance on how to support your student.
Your Resources
This page is a collection of the tools discussed on Your Roadmap, Find Your Fit and Paying for College. It also contains many other resources UA offers to help you prepare for college.
Not sure where to begin? Start with Your Roadmap. It explains what’s most important to do right now and in the future.
DECIDE WHERE TO START
Explore Our Resources
Each page answers a different question. Go in order or choose the resource that is most relevant to you.
How do I get ready for college?
Your Roadmap is a grade-by-grade guide to preparing for college. It starts in eighth grade and runs through senior year, and must do steps are marked at each stage.
How do I know which college is right for me?
Find Your Fit helps you figure out what matters to you most when choosing a college. Then you can use the downloadable scorecard on the page to help you compare colleges.
How do I pay for college?
Learn how to make college affordable by thinking ahead. In addition to scholarships and financial aid, this page guides you to consider how taking college classes during high school, saving early and other savvy steps can help you pay for college.
Parents and Families
A dedicated guide for families, with a grade-by-grade checklist, honest answers to most-asked questions, and practical guidance on how to support your student.
Your Resources
This page is a collection of the tools discussed on Your Roadmap, Find Your Fit and Paying for College. It also contains many other resources UA offers to help you prepare for college.
Not sure where to begin? Start with Your Roadmap. It explains what’s most important to do right now and in the future.
STAY CONNECTED
Connect with UA early for help staying on track through high school
College preparation is a process, not an event. Getting connected with UA now means you’ll have an admissions advisor available to you throughout your high school career. Admissions advisors learn about your goals and help you decide whether UA is the right fit. Let us work alongside you from day one.
FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
A Guide to Your Unique Questions and Concerns
Designed specifically for parents and families, this guide explains what to expect at every grade level, how to support your student through the college search, and what financial timelines to expect.
STAY CONNECTED
Connect with UA early for help staying on track through high school
College preparation is a process, not an event. Getting connected with UA now means you’ll have an admissions advisor available to you throughout your high school career. Admissions advisors learn about your goals and help you decide whether UA is the right fit. Let us work alongside you from day one.
FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
A Guide to Your Unique Questions and Concerns
Designed specifically for parents and families, this guide explains what to expect at every grade level, how to support your student through the college search, and what financial timelines to expect.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions to Ask Early
The best time to start planning for college is now. Get answers to important questions before they become urgent. These are the questions students and families most often ask when they start considering college options.
When should I start preparing for college?
The best time to start planning for college is eighth grade or freshman year, but it’s never too late to begin. Early preparation gives you time to build a strong academic record, explore interests and discover what they want in a college. Visit the Roadmap page for a grade-by-grade guide to what matters most at each stage.
What scholarships are available at The University of Alabama?
UA offers automatic merit scholarships, competitive scholarships and need-based financial aid. Many scholarships are awarded based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores at the time of admission. Visit the Afford website for additional scholarship information, including scholarships specific to Alabama residents and National Merit Scholars.
How can I visit The University of Alabama?
UA offers student-guided campus tours, preview days and a virtual tour. Campus tours are available most weekdays and select Saturdays. Schedule a visit or take a virtual tour.
What is the UA Early College program?
UA Early College allows eligible high school students to earn college credit before graduating. You can take UA courses and apply credits toward a degree. Visit the Early College website for eligibility requirements and enrollment steps.
How do parents and families get involved in the college search process?
Visit the dedicated parents and families page to view a grade-by-grade checklist, answers to common financial concerns and guidance on how to support your student’s college search.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions to Ask Early
The best time to start planning for college is now. Get answers to important questions before they become urgent. These are the questions students and families most often ask when they start considering college options.
When should I start preparing for college?
The best time to start planning for college is eighth grade or freshman year, but it’s never too late to begin. Early preparation gives you time to build a strong academic record, explore interests and discover what they want in a college. Visit the Roadmap page for a grade-by-grade guide to what matters most at each stage.
What scholarships are available at The University of Alabama?
UA offers automatic merit scholarships, competitive scholarships and need-based financial aid. Many scholarships are awarded based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores at the time of admission. Visit the Afford website for additional scholarship information, including scholarships specific to Alabama residents and National Merit Scholars.
How can I visit The University of Alabama?
UA offers student-guided campus tours, preview days and a virtual tour. Campus tours are available most weekdays and select Saturdays. Schedule a visit or take a virtual tour.
What is the UA Early College program?
UA Early College allows eligible high school students to earn college credit before graduating. You can take UA courses and apply credits toward a degree. Visit the Early College website for eligibility requirements and enrollment steps.
How do parents and families get involved in the college search process?
Visit the dedicated parents and families page to view a grade-by-grade checklist, answers to common financial concerns and guidance on how to support your student’s college search.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your Alabama Experience Starts Here.
Stay connected by telling us about yourself! The information you share helps us provide personalized information, resources and opportunities that match your unique path to UA.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your Alabama Experience Starts Here.
Stay connected by telling us about yourself! The information you share helps us provide personalized information, resources and opportunities that match your unique path to UA.