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KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Parents > Element 3 > Activity 1 > Task 2: Find Financial Resources

Guideline:

Rising tuition costs place attending college in jeopardy for many students. In particular, Hispanic families face a situation where increases in tuition costs are outstripping their ability to afford college for their children. Parents of English language learner students and their advocates need to be aware of the financial aid resources available and how to apply for assistance.

Tools Free Application for Federal Student Aid _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's website for completing the free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Tools Plan for College _EXTERNAL_LINK

This website provides resources from the College Board to assist high school students plan for college.

Tools SallieMae - Scholarship Search _EXTERNAL_LINK

This website provides a free scholarship search database available through SallieMae.

References Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is one of the leading Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) organizations in the country. CHCI's mission has been to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders. Its vision is an educated and civically active Hispanic community participating at the local, state and federal policy decision-making levels."

References Paying for College _EXTERNAL_LINK

Ths website provides a series of reports from the National Public Radio on paying for college. Two of the reports specifically look at immigrant students: "College Aid Hard to Navigate for Immigrants' Kids" and "Making the College Scholarship System Work." 

References Student Aid on the Web _EXTERNAL_LINK

This resource from the U.S. Department of Education offers information on "preparing for and funding education beyond high school." The website also has a Spanish version available.

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