Our Mission & Values
At the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund (AOSF), our mission is to empower families to choose the school that best fits their child’s unique educational needs.
AOSF provides scholarships to low-income, K-12 children who are not succeeding in their current environment. Scholarships are funded by the donation of corporate and individual Alabama income tax liability.
Every Alabama child has an equal opportunity to a quality education, which can only occur when educators and local communities are empowered to create diverse learning options and all parents are empowered to match their children to the learning option that best meets their needs.
69% of AOSF parents are employed; 13% hold more than one job.
Since 2013, AOSF has awarded over 15,000scholarships, distributing more than$60 millionto students.
81% of students are minorities.
100% of General Scholarship awards are to low-income children.
Our Board of Directors
AOSF is governed by an unpaid, volunteer board of directors.
Andy Ryan
Executive Director, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Julie Benz
Executive Assistant, Harbert Management Corporation
Our Team
Andy Ryan
Executive Director
Tonya Jones
Director of Implementation and Operations
Sherri Rowton
Development Director
Meghan Presnell
Marketing Director
