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Applying for financial assistance is an important step in paying for your education

Get the help that you need

How financial aid works:

Financial aid is money from the federal government, state government, or your school that can help you pay for tuition, labs, room and board, and other living expenses as you attend school. It can come in these forms:

  • Scholarships

  • Grants

  • Work-study

  • Federal student loans

 

While you don’t have to pay back scholarships, grants, and work-study, you will need to repay any federal loans that you borrow for school.

The first step in finding out if you’re eligible for financial aid is filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Rob Franek talks Financial Aid on Good Morning Dallas

There is no income ceiling to qualify for federal student aid, however, there are

certain factors and criteria that is taken into account when you apply.

Apply for the

Chuck Burch Scholarship

How financial aid works:

Financial aid is money from the federal government, state government, or your school that can help you pay for tuition, labs, room and board, and other living expenses as you attend school. It can come in these forms:

  • Scholarships

  • Grants

  • Work-study

  • Federal student loans

 

While you don’t have to pay back scholarships, grants, and work-study, you will need to repay any federal loans that you borrow for school.

The first step in finding out if you’re eligible for financial aid is filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Rob Franek talks Financial Aid on Good Morning Dallas

There is no income ceiling to qualify for federal student aid, however, there are

certain factors and criteria that is taken into account when you apply.

Apply for the Chuck Burch Scholarship

FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS

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The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is implemented under the USDA Fellows Experience Program (FEP). Scholars accepted into the program will be appointed using the Schedule A(r) authority (5 CFR 213.3202) and may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to full time employment upon graduation. Successful applicants will receive a temporary appointment to the USDA, not to exceed 4 years. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements and the end of the agreement period, the scholar may be eligible for conversion to permanent appointment in service to USDA without further competition, using the Conversion to Career Conditional Appointment Farm Bill 2018 (5 CFR 213.3102) authority code "ZLM".

The Scholarship System teaches ANY STUDENT the step-by-step process to secure college funding.

Search for college scholarships by academic major, athletics, art, ethnicity, first in family, GPA, minority, music, state, name or type.

NABA Foundation Scholarships

There is no income ceiling to qualify for federal student aid, however, there are

certain factors and criteria that is taken into account when you apply.

Apply for the Chuck Burch Scholarship

Print Application

The Scholarship System teaches ANY STUDENT the step-by-step process to secure college funding.

Since its inception, NABA has provided scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various accounting, finance, and business professions.

NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarships

NSHSS honors students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to their communities through volunteering, leading projects, and advocating for positive change.

EduMed

Edu Med is a website committed to helping students successfully pursue an online education in nursing and allied health.  This link highlights 20 top scholarship opportunities for Black students.  This link highlights online nursing bridge programs at HBCUs.

Denise Valentine Foundation Scholarship

The Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors in DeSoto based on community service, references, and personal essays. Scholarships range from $500 to $1000 and are awarded based on funds availability and qualifying criteria. The application deadline is May 2nd, 2025.

College Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program

Education Loan Finance Scholarships for Black and African American Students

Education Loan Finance Scholarships for Latinx and Hispanic Students

Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship

CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships

Students and Financial Literacy

Scholarships are available for future nurses, future geriatric nurses, critical care nurses, and indigenous nursing students.

The Scholarship System teaches ANY STUDENT the step-by-step process to secure college funding.

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities, Program, Internships, and Fellowships

This guide is designed to be a starting point for your scholarship search and show you the different types of scholarships out there and where to look for major-specific financial aid.

Search for college scholarships by academic major, athletics, art, ethnicity, first in family, GPA, minority, music, state, name or type.

Other Student Resources

Guide to Scholarships for Criminal Justice Majors

This guide to scholarships for criminal justice majors will help by sharing top-ranked universities, options for scholarship programs, and other financial factors to keep in mind when applying for college funding.

Must-Have Resources for Low-Income College Students

Nearly one-third of college students are low-income, and most don’t know the resources and programs that can help them. If you’re a college student in need, use these key resources to get help both inside and outside of the classroom.

College Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities, Program, Internships, and Fellowships

2025 College Scholarships for Women

Education Loan Finance Scholarships for Black and African American Students

Education Loan Finance Scholarships for Latinx and Hispanic Students

ASA Center for Career Navigation

CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships

Students and Financial Literacy

The Eugene McCray Scholarship Committee (EMSC), composed of TABCCM members, awards at least 12 scholarships totaling at least $25,000 annually to African-American high school graduates and/or college undergraduates. 

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