Title: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students | BestColleges
Headings: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Unique Challenges
Family Needs
First-Generation College Students
English as a Second Language
Children of Migrant Workers
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
How to Fill Out the FAFSA as an Undocumented Student
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Scholarship Basics
Grades/Transcripts
Essay
Letters of Recommendation
College Information
Other Financial Aid Information
Here are a few expert pieces of advice for filling out scholarship forms:
External Scholarship Resources
Scholarships
General Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Scholarships for Graduate Students
Scholarships for Hispanic Women
Scholarships for Undocumented Hispanic Students
Scholarships for First Generation Hispanic Students
Grants
Grants for Hispanic Students
Additional Resources
College Resources for Hispanic Students
College Resources for Undocumented Students
College Resources for Students from Migrant Families
College Resources for ESL/ELL Students
College Resources for First Generation Students

Content: Additionally, there are no federal or state laws prohibiting undocumented men and women from applying to, enrolling in, and graduating from public or private colleges. A survey by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators found that 32% of public postsecondary institutions admitted undocumented student applicants. However, many schools categorize undocumented students as "foreign," making them ineligible for both federal financial aid and in-state reduced tuition rates. Check out our College Guide for Undocumented Students for more information on the various resources available to help this population obtain a postsecondary education. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Students in the U.S. must be classified as permanent residents before they can receive federal financial aid. Most immigrants earn permanent residency by applying for a Green Card, but current laws stipulate that undocumented citizens are unable to take this path; they must instead leave the U.S. and apply for permanent residency from a consulate office in th