- To review presented documentation of disabilities
- To establish that students are eligible for disability services
- To determine reasonable accommodations
- To provide support and advocacy for students
- Conduct pre-admissions counseling with VA beneficiaries
- Certifying beneficiaries for veterans affairs services
- Recruit active duty service members, veterans and dependents (VA beneficiaries) to pursue an education at Alabama State University
- Provide mentoring, teaching and training to beneficiaries
- Retain beneficiaries through advisement and training programs
- Facilitate the graduation of beneficiaries with the ability to compete and success in the 21st century
Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs
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Our Mission
The Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and veterans at Alabama State University. Through accessibility services, accommodation coordination, veterans' educational benefit certification, and administrative support, the office connects students with resources that support their academic success.
Accessibility
The Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs at Alabama State University is a student-centered, nurturing unit dedicated to ensuring that all students with disabilities have equal access to University programs, accommodations, and activities. We are committed to helping students with documented disabilities through a variety of services, including providing, arranging, and coordinating accommodations for participation in courses, programs, and campus activities.
Alabama State University is committed to upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and promote the removal of barriers for students with disabilities in their pursuit of academic success.
Accommodation Requests
Access the Accommodate Portal to request disability accommodations.
First-time applicants and current students can select the appropriate option to submit requests or manage their existing accommodations.
First-Time Accomodation Request
Students who are requesting accommodations for the first time
Additional Accommodation Requests
Students already registered with OAVA can access their Accommodate account or submit additional accommodation requests.
FAQs
What is the role of the Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs at Alabama State
University?
Who is eligible for services?
The Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs staff works with students who have
documented physical, psychological or intellectual impairments that substantially
limit one or more major life activities.
Documented disabilities may fall under the following categories*:
Documented disabilities may fall under the following categories*:
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Visual Impairments
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hearing Impairments Learning Disabilities
- Medical Disabilities
- Mobility Disabilities
- Psychological Impairments
What services are available?
Services may include, but are not limited to:
- Alternative testing
- Priority registration
- Adaptive equipment
- Interpreter services
- Reasonable residential living arrangements
- Access to building ramps, elevators, restrooms and auto-door openers
What services are not provided?
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for determining disabilities
- Special classes for students with disabilities
- Special advantages over non-disabled students
- Exemptions for graduation requirements
Veteran Affairs
The Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs provides support to veterans and eligible dependents pursuing their educational goals at Alabama State University. Students can find information about VA education benefits, enrollment requirements, certification procedures, and available resources through the
View Veteran Affairs Resources
Student Resources
Visit the Admissions page on the ASU website. Follow the instructions and have ACT/SAT, health forms and all official transcripts to complete admissions process.
For help contact Office of Veterans/Military Affairs at Alabama State University (334) 229-4991 for PRE-Admissions counseling. Admissions counseling will be done by members of the Admissions Office at Alabama State University (334) 229-4291.
Every student must complete an application for FASFA if they would like additional financial aid. Apply using Free Application for Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.gov/. If you have financial aid questions click here to contact Financial Aid.
Disclaimer:
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply
or constitute DoD endorsement.
Alabama State University conforms to 34 CFR 668. Alabama State will not use aggressive recruitment tactics. Alabama State will not present fraudulent information to perspective students or parents. Alabama State University will not use erroneous or misleading information. If you feel your treatment was in violation of University policy, please contact The Office of Admissions and Recruitment or the Office of Student Affairs (334-229-4241)
Our Veterans Affairs individuals are Veterans, Military Retirees and Air Force ROTC Cadre. Felicia Kemp is the School Certifying Officer. LTC Andrew Hunter is the Commander of Detachment 019, the Alabama State University ROTC Department. They have a thorough understanding of Military Installation Protocol, rules and policies.
Study.com is a leading online education resource making learning accessible for over 30 million students and educators a month. We believe that your students would benefit from this resource and would appreciate it if you linked to our College Scholarships for Veterans guide.
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Hap Arnold Grant is a need-based grant ranging from
$500 - $4000 per academic year. Eligible students are undergraduate students who
are dependents of active duty or retired United States Air Force or United States
Space Force members. For more information and to apply go to: https://afas.org/
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