UAH extends resident tuition opportunity to Tennessee students through 2028-2029

Talented students from across Tennessee will continue to qualify for in-state tuition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) for the 2028-2029 academic year under the university’s Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved continuation of the program at its Nov. 6 meeting. Originally approved in November 2020, the program extends in-state tuition rates to incoming freshmen with a permanent Tennessee address who qualify for a merit or athletic scholarship. The Board previously authorized the program through the 2027-2028 academic year. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.

“Expanding access to a UAH education for talented students across Tennessee strengthens our connections throughout the region while helping to build Alabama’s workforce pipeline,” said Dr. David Puleo, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at UAH. “We want students to see UAH as a place where they can pursue their academic goals, engage in meaningful research and prepare for careers that contribute to our region’s continued growth.”

The program has broadened UAH’s reach across Tennessee. In Fall 2026, nearly 73% of the university’s first-year students from Tennessee came from outside the nine counties closest to campus, compared with 69% in Fall 2020.

Scholarships are four-year awards covering fall and spring semesters and are renewable each semester based on full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. All first-time freshmen admitted to UAH are considered for scholarship eligibility, and no separate scholarship application is required.

For more information about the Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program and eligibility requirements, visit UAH’s Tennessee scholarship webpage.