Financial Aid Latino Resources

Many non-U.S. citizens qualify for federal student aid.

• Review the eligibility requirements for non-US citizens.
• If you are eligible, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Learn more about HOPE & State Aid Programs.

Latino College Dollars: Provided by the Hispanic Scholarship fund, this helpful search engine allows students to find a variety of scholarships.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Exclusive Scholarships: A curated list of scholarships and grants open to Hispanic students in a range of degree programs.

Hispanic Heritage: This nonprofit offers a database of scholarship information, available in both English and Spanish.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses: For Latino students aspiring to be nurses.

Association of Latino Professionals for America: ALPFA provides a number of resources for Hispanic students, including scholarships.

LULAC National Educational Service Centers: Created by the League of United Latin American Citizens, this foundation provides multiple scholarship programs for Latino students at all educational levels.

Adelante Fund: Part of the U.S. Education Leadership Fund, this foundation offers a variety of different scholarships to Hispanic students.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs.

Maldef  The MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide is a free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.

Hispanic students interested in changing the educational landscape for their communities can research and learn about educational policies, communication tactics and outreach programs focused on the Hispanic community through the White House’s Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. The program allows undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside policy titans at the U.S. Department of Education while attending events on Capitol Hill, the White House, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian.