UNA LEAD Initiative Information Page
What is the UNA LEAD Initiative?
UNA is proud to be a partner with several Alabama school systems. The LEAD partnership allows you to obtain an advanced degree, certification, and/or micro-credential via UNA Online program offerings at a reduced cost. Please find links and information concerning the UNA LEAD Partnership, current school system partners, and instructions on obtaining the scholarship below.
A: Albertville City, Arab City, Athens City
B: Bessemer City, Birmingham City, Blount County, Boaz City
C: Colbert County, Covenant Christian, Cullman City, Cullman County
D: Decatur City, Dekalb County, Diocese of Birmingham Catholic Schools
F: Fairfield City, Fayette County, Florence City, Fort Payne City, Franklin County
G: Guntersville City
H: Haleyville City, Hartselle City, Homewood City, Hoover City, Huntsville City
J: Jackson County, Jasper City, Jefferson County
L: Lamar County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Leeds City, Limestone County
M: Madison City, Madison County, Marion County, Mars Hill Bible, Marshall County, Midfield City, Morgan County, Muscle Shoals City
O: Oneonta City
R: Russellville City
S: Scottsboro City, Sheffield City, Shelby County
T: Tarrant City, Trussville City, Tuscumbia City
V: Vestavia Hills City
W: Walker County, Winfield City, Winston County
Helpful Links
College of Education Graduate Program Options: https://www.una.edu/education/academic-programs/graduate.html
Information on the New Start Scholarship: https://www.una.edu/online/
Office of Student Financial Aid: https://www.una.edu/financial-aid/
Link for Applying (with instructions): https://www.una.edu/graduate/graduate-application.html
First-time Graduate Application Fee is normally $50, but is currently being waived for a limited time.
*After being admitted to UNA, please make sure to consult with your assigned advisor to discuss your specific program of study.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Jeffrey Cornelius (jdcornelius@una.edu) and Dr. Chris James (cljames@una.edu) should you have any questions regarding graduate programs covered under the LEAD agreement. Please contact the COEHS Program Specialist (coehsinfo@una.edu) with questions concerning the admissions requirements or the application process.
What do I need to do in order to receive the scholarship?
- First, you must apply for admission to an online program offering at UNA. Use the following link to get started: https://una.edu/apply/
- Once admitted, please contact your school system’s central office and/or your system's designated point of contact. If you are unsure of your system's point of contact, please e-mail the COEHS Program Specialist (coehsinfo@una.edu).
- Your school system's designated point of contact should then send verification of your eligibility via email to Student Accounts (studentaccounts@una.edu). At this point, your account will be modified for participation in the program including the scholarship. This may take up to 1-2 business days to be processed. Please contact the Student Accounts Office (studentaccounts@una.edu) if you are having any account-related issues.