WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS?

Non-college degreed individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 years old that reside in St. Clair County, Alabama.

WHAT DO THE GRANTS COVER?

Tuition costs related to obtaining a two-year degree in an aerospace or aviation-related program within the Alabama Community College System. These institutions train students across several career paths certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

WHAT INSTITUTIONS IN THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OFFER GRANT-ELIGIBLE DEGREES AND WHAT ARE THE COURSES OF STUDY?

Institution / Courses of Study	Degree Type	Credit Hours
Calhoun Community College - Tanner Alabama
Aerospace Technology/Structures & Assembly	AAS	64
Aerospace Technology/Welding	AAS	64
Aerospace Technology/Composites	AAS	64
Coastal Alabama Community College - Mobile, AL
Airframe and Powerplant Technology (Leading To A&P Certification)	AAS (2)	125
Alabama Aviation College (Unit of Enterprise State Community College) - Ozark, AL
Airframe and Powerplant Technology (Leading To A&P Certification)	AAS (2)	91
Avionics Technician	AAS	72
Snead State Community College - Albertville, AL
Airframe and Powerplant Technology (Leading To A&P Certification)	AAS (2)	91
Southern Union State Community College - Opelika, AL
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Leading To A&P Certification)	AAS (2)	99
Wallace State Community College- Hanceville, AL
Aviation/Flight Technology	AAS	76

HOW DO GRANT RECIPIENTS MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY AFTER INITIAL REWARD?

Grant recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and carry a semester course load sufficient to assure graduation in six or less consecutive semesters. Failure of a grant recipient to meet the eligibility requirements in any given semester will result in immediate termination of the grant.

HOW DO I GO ABOUT APPLYING FOR A GRANT?

Grant applications can be obtained at www.plrairport.com/scholarship-application. Applications should be returned no later than June 30th, in the year prior to which the applicant would propose to begin coursework in January.

WHEN ARE GRANTS AWARDED?

Grant applications will be reviewed by designated members of the St. Clair County Airport Authority for selection for award. Grants are awarded annually at the St. Clair County Airport’s Aviation Career Day held on the second Saturday of October. Successful applicants will be notified of an intent to award no later than the 1st week in August. Applicants must be present at the time of the award to receive the grant. It will be the responsibility of the successful applicant to gain acceptance to the institution and course of study chosen prior to the grant being awarded.

If additional information is required, contact Airport Manager Wendy Watson at (205) 338-9456 or wendy@plrairport.com.