Welcome to Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU)

The purpose of the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU) is to promote and protect the interests of independent higher education in Alabama and oversee scholarship fundraising efforts for students attending each of its fourteen member schools. AAICU was first founded in 1956 to benefit both students and member institutions through various fundraising activites.   

Our member colleges possess excellence in teaching and technology, low faculty- student ratios, high retention of students, and a unique, personal approach to education. These institutions teach students to master critical thinking skills, communicate effectively, gain an appreciation for the arts and humanities and a commitment to community service.

Creating Opportunities for Today's Students... Tomorrow's Leaders

AAICU Seeks Sponsors for 2014 Ethics Bowl!

17-Apr-2013

What is an Ethics Bowl? An Ethics Bowl is a competition designed around a college bowl model..

AAICU- Vulcan Scholars

17-Apr-2013

Congratulations to our “Vulcan Scholars”! In 2007 Vulcan Materials became the f..

Gen. Krulak: Critical Thinking Command

04-Apr-2013

Former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Charles Krulak, president of Birmingham-Southern College, says h..

University Safety Professional Conference to be held on May 14th!

06-Mar-2013

All AAICU Member Colleges are invited to attend the fourth College and University Safety Professiona..

March Grant Announcements!

28-Feb-2013

We would like to bring the following grant opportunities to your attention. Open to Nonpr..


    		  

    AAICU Student Advocacy

    Governor Bentley Establishes College and Career Ready Task Force

    16-Jan-2013

    Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced a statewide effort that will help students better p..

    Alabama Student Grant Program Talker

    09-Jan-2013

    Download our new Alabama Student Grant Program talker and see why it's a great investment for Al..

    TAKE ACTION! Sign the Support For Student Aid

    09-Nov-2011

    Click below to sign the Save Student Aid: Statement of Support!!! http://action.studentaidallian..

    What the Debt Deal Means for Higher Ed

    03-Aug-2011

    A key piece of the deal is $17 billion toward the funding of the Pell Grant program in FY 2012 and F..

    Governor makes history by signing first bill into law; future education budgets to be more fiscally

    17-Mar-2011

    HB 57 by Rep. Greg Canfield, R-Vestavia, ends the practice of relying on revenue estimates that exte..

     

    		     

    AAIC Business Partners

     Cost Savings Opportunities For Our Members::

    Provista- Cost Saving Supply and Equipment Contract

    19-Feb-2013

    Provista gives our member colleges access to almost 200 supply and equipment contracts that guar..

    Register Now! The New Data Loss Paradigm: A Holistic Defense against Information Loss and Exposure-

    19-Feb-2013

    AAICU Members Webinar - The New Data Loss Paradigm: A Holistic Defense against Information Loss ..

    Save with ScholarBuys on Microsoft Products!

    19-Feb-2013

    Many of our schools are already involved and saving on Microsoft products by utilizing the follo..

    ScholarBuys Microsoft Update

    19-Feb-2013

    Attention AAICU Members: Many of our colleges already make purchases for their campuses..

    FREE Cost Analysis Available!

    25-Aug-2011

    Nelnet Transaction Solutions (NTS), a division of Nelnet Business Solutions, offers credit card proc..

    Grant Opportunities

     Webinar Annoucements

    "Making Our Case" Blog