Scholarships are gift aid that don't need to be repaid. Scholarships are offered through a variety of sources such as employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

• Scholarship Search
  • Easily find and sort through hundreds of college scholarships.
• Fastweb
  • No cost scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. Students create a profile and get personalized scholarship recommendations.
• U.S. Department of Labor’s Scholarship Search tool
• Your State Grant Agency
• Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
• Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
• Ethnicity-based organizations
• Your employer or your parents’ employers

Scholarship Opportunities

• Completing the Dream Scholarship
  • Application Deadline:
    • December 1, 2025 or until all scholarship funds awarded
  • Eligible Students must:
    • Be on track to graduate on or before June 20, 2026
    • Be in good academic standing
    • Be enrolled at a two or four year college, career training, or other post-secondary education program

Many employers offer some level of tuition reimbursement to their employees. Whether your employer offers full or partial reimbursement, this valuable benefit can help you save money and reduce your student debt while you earn your degree. Check out the following tips to see how you can make the most of tuition reimbursement opportunities through your employer:

1. Talk to HR about tuition options through your employer, which may include:

• Partnerships: Your company may partner with a specific college that offers discounts.
• Direct Pay Tuition Assistance: There may be eligibility requirements, but this option means your employer pays for whichever college you attend.
• Tuition Reimbursement: You, the student, pay for college but are reimbursed afterward by your company.

2. Choose courses or a program that meet(s) requirements set by your employer. However, they may require that your degree is applicable to your job.

3. Let your employer know the benefits of the program, including what you will gain and how this will help your position in the company. Furthermore, you should prepare responses to address any concerns your employer may have (i.e., How will you balance school and work? How do you plan on using these acquired skills?).

4. Meet with your employer to go over the benefits that both you and the company would receive in furthering your education.