Alternate Financial Aid Resources
Additional Financial Resources K-12
DC Opportunity Scholars Program
The DC Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP) provides supplemental scholarships for DC residents in grades K-12.
1400 16th St. NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(888) 329-6884
Archdiocese of Washington
The Archdiocese of Washington works hard to keep Catholic education as affordable as possible. Part of this effort is the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program, available to students applying to or currently enrolled in Catholic schools within the Archdiocese (Washington, DC and Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland).
5001 Eastern Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Mail: PO Box 29260, Washington, DC 20017-0260
www.adw.org
(301) 853-4500
Capital Partners for Education (CPE)
Capital Partners for Education provides students with a combination of high school scholarships, adult mentors, and academic support and enrichment services. 1413 K St. NW, 2nd floor
Pathways to Success
The Pathways to Success program assists students by awarding them scholarships to attend boarding and day schools. Scholarship awards may be used at any one of the Pathways Partner Schools and are determined on a case-by-case basis per academic year. These schools provide a high quality college preparatory curriculum, work skills and social guidance. Funds are distributed directly to the schools.
You must contact the Commonweal Foundation at (240) 450-0000 for more information about this program.
http://www.commonweal-foundation.org/pathways/index.htm
A Better Chance
This is a national program that offers scholarships to academically qualified minority students in member middle and high schools.
http://www.abetterchance.org/
En Español:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program seeks high-achieving, low to moderate-income 7th grade students, and cultivates their talents and abilities throughout high school by providing the personalized advising and financial support needed to secure challenging academic opportunities.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships
Theresa F. Charitable Foundation (Maryland residents attending Catholic schools ONLY)
Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels, as well as to provide grants to Catholic institutions and organizations which are helping those in need who require temporary financial assistance to support themselves and their families.
http://theresaftruschel.googlepages.com/
William J. O’Brien Jr. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship
Catholic students officially accepted at (or students of) accredited Catholic High Schools in the jurisdiction of the Maryland State Knights of Columbus. Applications are judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.
www.kofc-md.org
School and Student Services by NAIS
The SSS Family Guide to Financial Aid, offered in Spanish and in English, helps families understand and navigate the financial aid process.
College/University Resources
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
Congressional CHCI's mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by promoting higher education, providing unmatched career development experience, and award-winning leadership development curriculum. A GREAT resource is the 6th Edition National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino students. This is the only publication in the United States that provides a comprehensive list of scholarships, internships, and fellowships targeting Latino youth. Additional information can be found in the CHCI's Guide to Applying to Financial Aid and Scholarships.
(800) 392-3532
Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
HCF is dedicated to providing scholarships, mentors, vision, and resources to underprivileged Hispanic students pursuing university and college degrees.
www.hispanicfund.org
(202) 296-5400
QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nations best colleges.
www.questbridge.org
P.O. Box 20054
Stanford, CA 94309
888.275.2054 (toll-free)
650.331.3280 (Tel)
650.653.2516 (Fax)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
College financial aid for Latino students
GPA of 3.0 required
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education hosts financial aid sites
www.ed.gov/studentaid,
The federal government resources for education site
www.students.gov,
and the College Opportunities Online (COOL database) site
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool.
You can also call and ask for information to be mailed to your house.
1(800) 4-FEDAID [(800)433-3243].
Remember, when applying for federal assistance you will need to complete the FAFSA, which also has a great website www.fafsa.ed.gov. Almost all materials, including guides for parents, are available in Spanish.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov .
The form is required for all students who seek federally funded financial aid programs.
FinAid
This award-winning site provides free, comprehensive information about financial aid including scholarships, grants, federal and state aid, and loans.
http://www.finaid.org/