As a Member of the Education and Workforce Committee and a strong supporter of education, I am well aware of the tremendous costs of higher education and the often maze-like atmosphere of applying to college and for student aid.

I hope that the compilation of information on this web page will help give you some good ideas and help you make your way through the higher education process. There are many specific programs that may offer help for different groups of constituents, and so I encourage you to look around the page and explore which options are best suited for you. Please also feel free to contact us for assistance at 302-428-1902, we are happy to help.

I commend you for deciding to pursue a higher education degree and I remain committed to helping you navigate your way through the process.

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New Link! The Delaware Higher Education Commission

The Delaware Higher Education Commission assists Delaware families and students plan and pay for college. The Commission administers financial assistance programs for Delaware residents and provides information about other resources for financial aid, the Delaware College Investment Plan, and statistical data about higher education institutions in Delaware.

New Link! Check out information regarding Delaware's SEED scholarship program 

Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities. College Is Possible.
One-step resource guide for parents, students, and education professionals regarding preparing for, selecting, and paying for college. Includes overview of student aid programs, FAQs, and a glossary of terms.

College Board.
Complete guide to the college application process, including finding the right colleges and financial aid, preparing for the SAT and other tests, and exploring career options. Includes search function for undergraduate scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs from non-college sources.

College Cost and Financial Aid Handbook. New York: College Entrance Examination Board, 2004.
Compares costs and financial aid available at more than 3,000 four- and two-year colleges.

Paying for College Without Going Broke. New York: Princeton Review Publishing, 2004.
Features instructions for the most commonly used need-analysis forms, long-term strategies for paying for college, and short-term strategies for receiving more financial aid.

College Board. Scholarship Search.
Database of more than 2,300 funding sources, including scholarships, internships, grants, and loans.

FastWeb, Inc. FastWeb Scholarship Search.
Matches students with eligibility requirements for more than 600,000 scholarships from around the country based on profile data entered by the student.

FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid.
Comprehensive website listing federal, state, and private loans, scholarships, military aid, student profile-based aid, and aid for graduate and professional school. The site includes financial aid forms and calculators, FAQs about financial aid, and an e-mail link for personalized help.

U.S. Department of Education. Student Financial Assistance.
General information on the major federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, work-study assistance, and tax credits. Describes loan deferment, cancellation, and consolidation, and dealing with loans that are in default. The site includes an electronic application form.

Council on International Educational Exchange.
Information on scholarships offered directly by the council and links to financial aid offered through other sources, including the International Student Loan Program, Rotary International, and the National Security Education Program.

HEATH Resource Center. Creating Options: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities.
Comprehensive guide to financial aid in the form of grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships, published annually.

Getting Money for College: Scholarships for African-American Students. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's, 2003.
Guide to more than 17,000 scholarship awards geared specifically toward African-American students.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of Hispanic heritage.

Schlachter, Gail Ann. Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2003.
List of scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships designed primarily or exclusively for women. Includes information on state financial aid and guaranteed loan programs.

United Negro College Fund.
Covers scholarships awarded by the UNCF and includes an additional scholarship database searchable by major, classification, achievement, and state.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Education benefits available to honorably discharged veterans, members of reserve elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and members of the Army and the Air National Guard. Also covers educational assistance for survivors and dependents.

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