# Ala. Code § 31-13-8: Section 31-13-8 Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 31-13-8
- **Heading:** Section 31-13-8 Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 31 / Chapter 13 / Section 31-13-8

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 31-13-1 Section 31-13-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-2 Section 31-13-2 Legislative Findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-3 Section 31-13-3 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-4 Section 31-13-4 Memorandum of Agreement with U.s. Department of Homeland Security](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-5 Section 31-13-5 Enforcement of and Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws; Information Relating to Immigration Status; Violations; Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-6 Section 31-13-6 Enforcement of and Compliance with State Immigration Laws; Information Relating to Immigration Status; Violations; Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-7 Section 31-13-7 Receipt of State or Local Public Benefits; Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States; Violations; Annual Reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-8 Section 31-13-8 Enrollment or Attendance at Institutions of Postsecondary Education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 31-13-9 Section 31-13-9 Verification of Employment Eligibility by Employers Seeking Economic Incentives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-9.md)
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- [Ala. Code § 31-13-11 Section 31-13-11 Unauthorized Aliens Prohibited from Seeking Employment in State](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-11.md)
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- [Ala. Code § 31-13-13 Section 31-13-13 Concealing, Harboring, Shielding, Etc., Unauthorized Aliens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T31_C13_S31-13-13.md)
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