Financial Aid Toolkit
The US Department of Education's Financial Aid Toolkit is a great place for students, parents, and guidance counselors to find information about paying for college.
Related Guides
School Codes
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Federal School Code ListSchool code numbers are important when filling out a FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid. Use this site to look up the school codes.
Financial Aid News
Aid for Specific Populations
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National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino StudentsProvided by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. The directory is located at the bottom of the page.
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African American ScholarshipsProvided by Scholarships.com
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International Financial Aid College Scholarship SearchA resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad
Recommendation for Purchase
The Library welcomes suggestions for books, journals, videos and other material. Please use the Recommendation for Purchase form to send your suggestions.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarships
The University of Delaware is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Currently enrolled UD Students are eligible for scholarships through the association.
Tips for Searching for Financial Aid
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The best information on available student aid can usually be found at the financial aid office at the college that the student will attend. Check this site first when begining a search. High school guidance counselors can also provide useful financial aid information. Delaware residents should search the regional sites such as the Delaware Higher Education Office listed below. Also, search websites for scholarships that are available at the national level. Scholarships in these databases will be very competitive because of their high visibility. Several sites providing access to national scholarships are included below. |
Library Databases for Searching for Grants and Scholarships
The library provides access to quality databases which index numerous awards.
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Foundation Grants to Individuals OnlineFind sources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and other financial support.
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COS PivotIdentifies funding information related to research, collaborative activities, travel, curriculum development, conferences, fellowships and more.
State and Regional Financial Aid Resources
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Delaware Goes to CollegeIncludes the most current Delaware Scholarship Compendium
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Delaware Community FoundationInformation on Delaware scholarships and grants.
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Delaware Scholarship Incentive ProgramNeed-based scholarship information for Delaware residents. These scholarships are undergraduate-focused.
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University of Delaware ScholarshipsInformation on scholarships for students planning to attend the University of Delaware
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Delaware State University - Inspire ScholarshipScholarships available to Delaware high school graduates who wish to attend Delaware State University.
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Wilmington University ScholarshipsA comprehensive list of scholarships available for students planning to attend Wilmington University
Searching for Aid Online
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Federal Student Financial Aid HandbookThis online handbook provides guidance to schools and lenders that offer federal student assistance to students and borrowers.
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Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student AidA comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. (2014-2015)
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College Board Scholarship SearchAllows researchers to search an online database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding.
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Sallie Mae's Scholarship SearchAfter registering, researchers can search a database of more than 3 million scholarships.
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SchoolSoup: Scholarships, Colleges, Student Loans, and Financial AidUse this form to search for scholarships. The site requires that you set up a free account.
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FinAidGuides students through different aspects of the financial aid process, explains the categories of student loans and other types of aid.
Grant and Admissions Essays Writing Guides
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Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal WritingCall Number: Reference HG 177.5 .U6 .G44 2012Excerpts are available online at: http://bit.ly/n1gaS
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The Chicago Guide to Your Academic CareerCall Number: Reference LB 1778 .G63 2001
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Graduate Admissions EssaysCall Number: Reference LB 2351 .52 .U6 A74 2008
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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays that Won over $3 Million in ScholarshipsCall Number: Reference LB2351.2 .T36x 2016
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The Graduate School Funding HandbookCall Number: Reference LB 2371 .4 .H35 2012
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Grant Writing in Higher EducationCall Number: Reference LC241 .H46 2004
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Selected Print Resources in the Library
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Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes, 2017 byCall Number: Reference LB 2337.4 .P475 2017Provides detailed profiles of financial aid awards for higher education, covering such topics as eligibility, number of awards, amount of award, application requirements, and deadlines for applications.
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Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Loans byCall Number: Reference LB2338 .S363
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Directory of Research Grants byCall Number: Reference LB2338 .D54Intended for anyone seeking support for research projects.