Alabama § 31-13-8 - Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 31-13-8 — Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-13-8. Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education.
An alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be permitted to enroll in or attend any public postsecondary education institution in this state. For the purposes of this section, a public postsecondary education institution officer may seek federal verification of an alien’s immigration status with the federal government pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c). A public postsecondary education institution officer or official shall not attempt to independently make a final determination of whether an alien is lawfully present in the United States. Except as otherwise provided by law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible for any postsecondary education benefit, including, but not limited to, scholarships, grants, or financial aid.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 31-13-8
What does Code of Alabama § 31-13-8 cover?
Section 31-13-8 ("Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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