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Academic Common Market Application

To be completed in one session

In brief, the Academic Common Market (ACM) makes it possible for Alabama citizens to pay in-state rates for certain academic programs that are not available at any Alabama public college or university.

The Requirements

Be a resident of Alabama
Be accepted into the eligible program
Complete the admission process at the ACM member institution

Required Documents

A wallet-size photograph
Proof of acceptance to the ACM sanctioned degree program
Two proofs of being an Alabama resident
1. Driver's license or non-driver's license ID card
2. State income tax form (If you are a dependent student, please submit your parent's Alabama State Income Tax Form listing you as a dependent.)Please redact or black out SSI numbers or other sensitive information. Make sure dependent name is visible.
If not a United States citizen, then include a copy of Form I-551 (the "Green Card").

If these required items are not available, then stop and obtain these. Incomplete sessions are not saved.

If unable to proceed, contact the Alabama Commission on Higher Education ACM Coordinator for a paper application.

ACHE ACM State Coordinator

Learn more about the SREB's ACM.

Citizenship Question

Are you a United States citizen or do you have a Form I-551 (the "Green Card")?

Confirm the Previous Answer

For the "Citizenship Question," you selected:

Is this correct? If not, then use the "Back" button below to correct your answer. If correct, then use the "Next" button.

Alabama Resident Question

Are you an Alabama resident?

The Code of Alabama 1975 Title 16 Chapter 64 addresses what it means to be a resident of Alabama for educational purposes. Section 16-64-3 provides detailed guidance about certification of Alabama residency. The high points are provided below:

A specific address or location within the State of Alabama as his or her residence.
An intention to remain at this address indefinitely.
Possession of more substantial connections with the State of Alabama than with any other state.

The above reference listed over 13 proof types. Generally, people submit a copy of a driver's license and a copy of a recent Alabama state income tax form. If you need to submit something else, then contact the Alabama Commission on Higher Education ACM State Coordinator.

ACHE ACM State Coordinator

Acceptance to an ACM Program Question

Have you been accepted to an ACM approved program?

We are glad that you are interested in pursuing your academic interest. However, you must be an Alabama citizen who has been accepted to a sanctioned ACM out-of-state program in order to participate in this tuition reduction program.

Documents Ready for Upload Question

Do you have your documents ready for upload?

Required Documents

A wallet-size photograph
Proof of acceptance to the ACM sanctioned degree program
Two proofs of being an Alabama resident
1. Driver's license or non-driver's license ID card
2. State income tax form
If not a United States citizen, then include a copy of Form I-551 (the "Green Card").

You have stated that you do not have your documents. Please get these before continuing.

ACM Application Form

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Permanent

Address:

Additional address element:

City:

State:

Zip:

Current

Check this box if the current address is the same as the permanent address.

Address:

Additional address elements:

City:

State:

Zip:

Additional Contact Information

Email:

Cell Phone:

Home Phone:

Your Dependency Status

Select your status:

ACM Approved Program

Type in the information for the program that you have been accepted to.

Type in the information for the concentration, if any.

Select the degree name or type.

Select the state of the program:

Select the correct ACM participating institution:

Select the starting term:

Select the starting Year:

Certification Statement

By typing my name below, I am electronically signing this application. I understand that the ACHE staff will use this information and the supporting documentation in reviewing my assertion that I am a legal resident of the state of Alabama and that I am eligible for this program. I agree to furnish additional information, if ACHE requests me to do so. The review will not necessarily result in a positive finding.*

Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Information

I grant permission to ACHE to use my photograph and my assessment of the ACM program for marketing purposes without any compensation.

Type in your signature:

*The State of Alabama Academic Common Market Coordinator shall decide all Alabama resident certifications. You may appeal the Coordinator's decision to the Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, who shall, after granting a hearing and fully considering the merits of your case, make a final determination of your application status. You must submit your appeal in writing within 15 calendar days of the Coordinator's decision.

From this point to the end, using the Prior Screen button will take you to the actual questions and remove your documents. Please do not upload cell phone images that are unclear.

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