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
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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: That figure rises to 42% among Hispanic households with a bachelor's degree or higher. Additionally, the median income of Hispanic households is $47,675, which is significantly lower than the average household income of $59,039. Additionally, 52% of Hispanic students complete their education at a two-year community or technical college, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. These programs tend to be significantly less expensive than four-year programs, but they are also less likely to help students secure meaningful employment after graduation. As of 2017, only 18.5% of Hispanics ages 25-29 held a bachelor's degree in any subject. Family Needs
Family obligations present another challenge to Hispanic learners. A 2014 survey by the National Journal found that two-thirds of Hispanic men and women who sought full-time work or joined the military after high school claimed to have done so in order to financially support their loved ones. By comparison, only 39% of white men and women who bypassed college made the same claim. First-Generation College Students
First-generation Hispanic college students face additional obstacles. According to Excelencia, nearly half of Hispanic students (44%) are first-generation college students.