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The Alabama Commission on Higher Education, a statewide 12-member lay board appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House and confirmed by the Senate, is the state agency responsible for the overall statewide planning and coordination of higher education in Alabama, the administration of various student aid programs, and the performance of designated regulatory functions. The Commission seeks to provide reasonable access to quality collegiate and university education for the citizens of Alabama. In meeting this commitment, the Commission facilitates informed decision making and policy formulation regarding wise stewardship of resources in response to the needs of students and the goals of institutions. The agency also provides a state-level framework for institutions to respond cooperatively and individually to the needs of the citizens of the State. Planning And Coordination Services: Develops a consolidated appropriations recommendation (unified budget) for all postsecondary education in the state; reviews and approves programs; maintains college and university information system; formulates special studies and policy; develops long-range plans; and regulates off-campus instruction. Student Assistance: Provides scholarship and grant assistance to Alabama residents. Support Of Other Educational Activities: Administers the following special state, regional and federal programs: Network of Alabama Academic Libraries Program (NAAL), Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCOR), Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) programs, Alabama University TVA Research Consortium (AUTRC), Alabama Small Business Development Consortium (ASBDC), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program. Alabama Guaranteed Student Loan: Provides financial assistance to Alabama residents by guaranteeing loans.
Website: http://ache.edu/
Phone: 3342421998
Address: P O Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130
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