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Hispanics/Latiné in Alabama: Higher Education Assistance

Information about and for Hispanics and Latinos/as in Alabama

Higher Education Assistance

General

Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
studentaid.gov (English)
Para español, seleccione “español” en la esquina superior derecha.

This site is a single stop for information and resources about planning and paying for a postsecondary education (2-year colleges, 4-year colleges or universities, vocational, or career schools).

Planning for College

Financial Aid Guide for College-Bound Undocumented Students from DREAM Team Los Angeles
dreamteamla.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/E4FC_FinAidGuide.pdf

While created for California residents, this guide has information all undocumented students can use, such as "Financial Aid Options -- Am I Eligible?," "Privacy," and "Applying to Private Colleges."

White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative

The initiative's website provides information and resources to help students navigate the process of pursuing higher education at traditional colleges and universities.

 

The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, ¡HICA!, has a scholarship program for Alabama students.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarships & Financial Aid

CHCI NextOpp
www.chcinextopp.net

Sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, this online database allows students to search for scholarships, internships, and fellowships by keyword, location, and interests.

TheDream.Us Scholarships
www.thedream.us/

TheDream.US offers national and opportunity scholarships for DREAMers.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net

HSF's mission is to "empower Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible."+

Scholarships & Resources for Hispanic & Latinx Students
www.edumed.org/financial-aid/hispanic-latinx-scholarships-resources/

Sponsored by Edumed.org, links to medical, dental, and general scholarships and education associations for Hispanic/LatinX students.

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