The University of North Alabama is re-launching its OER stipend program to support faculty who adopt or adapt low- or no-cost course materials in place of high-cost textbooks/course materials. Proposals will be accepted for courses that will be delivered from Fall 2026 onward.

Low-cost designation means that all required course materials combined are under $50 (including textbooks, access codes, lab manuals, course packets, or other required purchases). Eligible faculty may receive a one-time stipend for converting a course from a high-cost textbook to a low-cost option (under $50), including no textbook at all, as funding allows.

• $400 for General Education courses
• $300 for all other courses

To be eligible, faculty must:

• Offer the revised course for at least one semester
• Agree to have the course designated as low/no cost in Banner and the course schedule for Fall 2026
• Submit before and after syllabi demonstrating the change
• Note that each course may only receive a stipend once

Faculty may apply using the OER Application Form. The application requires a single PDF upload that includes both the original and revised syllabi, with the low- or no-cost materials highlighted. Information submitted will be sent to the department chair and the associate dean before final approval.

Faculty interested in authoring original OER beyond adoption or adaptation should contact oer@una.edu to discuss available support options. Questions about eligibility or the application process may also be directed to oer@una.edu.