Ala. Code § 31-6-12
The State Department of Veterans' Affairs is hereby charged with the duty of informing the veterans and their dependents in this state, through its county service commissioners and all other sources at its command, of the provisions of this chapter in order that those veterans and their dependents may know of the benefits provided in this chapter. The State Department of Veterans' Affairs shall furnish and assist in preparing and producing all necessary blanks, forms, and other matters necessary for the veterans, their spouses, widows, or children to obtain the benefits provided under this chapter. The State Service Commissioner shall cause to be forwarded to the qualifying school of the applicant's choice, a certificate of eligibility and entitlement, or other necessary proof for the veteran, his or her spouse, widow, or child to obtain the benefits made available hereby.
Ala. Code § 31-6-12 (1975)