University of Alabama in Huntsville

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Alabama in Huntsville?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $12,132 for Alabama residents and $27,148 for out-of-state students. Those amounts are published charges before scholarships or other aid; they do not cover a full year of living and studying.

• Alabama resident undergraduate tuition: $10,374; required fees: $1,758.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $24,650; required fees: $1,758.
• Reported annual room and board: $12,428 for the measured housing and meal arrangement.
• Reported books and supplies: $2,796; transportation and personal expenses are additional.

Adding the listed tuition, fees, room and board, and books produces about $27,356 for a resident or $41,632 for a nonresident. These are partial planning sums, not UAH's complete cost-of-attendance budget: they exclude transportation and personal expenses, and a commuter's housing costs may look different. Students should use the current cost-of-attendance estimate for their residency, housing choice, program and enrollment level rather than mixing charges from different academic years.

Net price measures cost after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not after loans. Reported average net prices vary by family income; for students in the $0-$48,000 income band, the figure is $16,532. An individual aid offer may differ substantially. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, as well as applicable state aid and UAH scholarships. Reported figures show that 97% of students in the measured aid population received financial aid and 33% used student loans; neither percentage indicates what a particular applicant will receive. Veterans and eligible dependents should also check how their specific military education benefit applies to UAH charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Alabama in Huntsville?

UAH offers student employment and career-development resources, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award and internship are three different things. Federal Work-Study is need-based federal aid for eligible students and generally requires a FAFSA; an award establishes potential eligibility, not an automatic job or an upfront tuition discount. Other part-time campus positions may be available without Work-Study eligibility.

Students seeking work should check UAH's current student-job postings and the hiring instructions for each position. Hours and availability depend on the employer and academic term. Paid research or other major-related positions may provide experience, but students should verify pay, eligibility and scheduling rather than treating such work as guaranteed aid.

UAH's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, career fairs and employer recruiting. These services can help students explore majors and pursue internships or jobs; they are distinct from verified employment outcomes, and the university does not require an internship of every student.