For Students
We send out information about our scholarship programs, reminders of application openings and closings, and information on other scholarship and internship opportunities as we learn of them via email.
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HCF Scholarship Information
Scholarship Programs
Learn about the scholarship programs that the Hispanic College Fund has available for undergraduate students and their eligibility criteria.
Application Process
Learn more about our application process.
Other Resources for Getting into College…and Paying for It!
The following are resources that describe the planning process recommended to enter college. After this you will find a section of links that provide scholarship information from other sources that will help finance the costs of your eductation. We advise you to begin planning ahead of time, so you can enjoy the benefits of a higher education. If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to contact us.
Useful Guides from The College Place
Our partner The College Place has put together some wonderful information to help you plan for college, select a college to attend, and understand the financial aid application process. Please click on the links below to access these files.
Top Picks
WiredScholar
www.wiredscholar.com
Wiredscholar is brought to you by Sallie Mae. This website is comprehensive in its offerings including information about preparing, deciding, selecting, paying, and financial aid. The website has good checklists and ways for you to take charge of and stay organized for your college education.
Think College
www.ed.gov/thinkcollege
This U.S. Department of Education website offers sections for preparing for college, finding financial aid, and applying for federal aid. It caters to high school students, college students, their parents, and students who are going back to school.
College is Possible
www.collegeispossible.org
Created by the Coalition of American Colleges and Universities, this site offers information concerning planning for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college. This site also offers valuable information for adult students.
Planning for College
Hobson’s College View
www.collegeview.com
Information about colleges and universities including key facts, campus life, and financial information. You can search by school name or you can put in the criteria you want to find a college that is right for you.
Adventures in Education
http://adventuresineducation.org
Although this site is sponsored by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp., this site provides extensive, valuable information for students nationwide concerning planning for college and selecting a college.
Timeline
http://www.wiredscholar.com/global/checklists/wscalendar.pdf
This link will take you directly to a financial aid calendar and checklist created by WiredScholar. The calendar provides you with an easy way to stay organized for going to college.
Paying for College
Financial Aid
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available online. The form is required for all students who seek federally funded financial aid programs. Submit the form no sooner than January 1, but as quickly as possible in January since aid is distributed on a first-come, first serve basis.
FinAid
www.finaid.org
Award winning site provides free, comprehensive information about financial aid including scholarships, grants, federal and state aid, and loans.
Other Scholarship Resources
These include information to other databases of scholarship programs that may pertain to you, please take some time to look through these.
HCF’s List of Other Scholarship Resources
This file gives you a list of hundreds of other scholarship opportunities.
ASPIRA
www.aspira.org/Scholarships.html
Aspira is a non-profit organization devoted to the education and leadership of Latino youth. Their website provides listings of scholarships by major as well as internships and leadership opportunities.
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov
The Health Resources Services Administration has an extensive website for students going into the health care fields. There are scholarship and loan repayment listings for nurses, doctors, physician assistants, and dentists as well as grants and funding opportunities.
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books, fees and other financial benefits at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.
HispanicScholarship.com
www.hispanicscholarship.com
Provides a searchable database of hundreds of scholarship resources targeted to Hispanic students. Also provides information that is helpful for preparing college essays and resumes.
FastWeb.com
www.fastweb.com
Provides a searchable database of 600,000 scholarship opportunities.
FreeScholarship Search
www.freschinfo.com
A listing of over 1,900 organizations offering nearly 150,000 scholarship awards.
IFA Educational Foundation
www.franchise.org/edufound/edufound.asp
Provides program and scholarship listing for students pursuing programs in franchising and/or entrepreneurial studies. Also provides assistance to adults entrepreneurs.
Organization of American States
www.educoas.org
If you are an international student, the Organization of American States will have valuable information for you.
Are you thinking about going back to school?
College Savings Plan Network
www.collegesavings.org
This site is a portal to college savings plans including state-sponsored savings and prepaid tuition plans, which are both popular and tax beneficial ways to save for a college education.
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