Financial Aid Resources
Types of Financial Aid
A variety of financial aid sources are available to help you pay for college or career school. Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school.
Grants - A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund, or you receive a TEACH Grant and don’t complete your service obligation). A variety of federal grants are available, including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants. Click here to learn more about grants.
Scholarships - Many nonprofit and private organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for college or career school. This type of free money, which is sometimes based on academic merit, talent, or a particular area of study, can make a real difference in helping you manage your education expenses. Click here to learn more about scholarships.
Work-Study Jobs - The Federal Work-Study Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time. Click here to learn more about this program.
Loans - When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan. Click here to learn more about loans.
Aid for Military Families - There are special aid programs or additional aid eligibility for serving in the military or for being the spouse or child of a veteran. Click here to learn more about aid for military families.
Avoiding Student Aid Scams
Beware: You never have to pay for help with your federal financial aid or student loans. Make sure you understand which companies and claims are legitimate. For more information and tips click here.
New Changes on the FAFSA.
Launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This redesigned and streamlined FAFSA form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023.
What You Need To Know Now
The 2024–25 FAFSA form will expand eligibility for federal student aid.
610,000 new students from low-income backgrounds will be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants due to updates to student aid calculations.
Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an early estimate of what your federal student aid could be after submitting the new form.
The 2024–25 FAFSA form will offer a new, streamlined user experience for students and their families.
Applicants will be able to skip as many as 26 FAFSA questions, depending on their individual circumstances. Some applicants will need to complete as few as 18 questions, taking less than 10 minutes.
Watch our “2024–25 FAFSA FAQs” playlist to better understand what’s changed on the new form.
Hispanic Leadership Council 2024 Scholarship Online Application
Reminder: You must meet the deadline and submit a complete packet to be considered.
Get the facts, plan and apply. Learn more here.