The Delaware Higher Education Commission

The Delaware Higher Education Commission is the state agency responsible for the overall statewide planning and coordination of higher education in Delaware, the administration of various student aid programs, and the performance of designated regulatory functions

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Undergraduate Financial Assistance Programs

Higher Education Office / Undergraduate Financial Assistance (doe.k12.de.us)

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Graduate Financial Assistance Programs

Higher Education Office / Graduate Financial Assistance (doe.k12.de.us)

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Financial Aid Opportunities:

This below list include Scholarships, Grants, and Loans:

• B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Diamond State Scholarship (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Scholarship Incentive Programs ScIP - Must file a 2020-2021 FAFSA by 4/15 (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Delaware Nursing Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Delaware Teacher Corps. Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Optometry Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)
• Speech-Language Pathologist Incentive Program (Application Date - Feb 26th)

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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Teacher Education Preparation Programs in Delaware

• Delaware State University
• Delaware Technical & Community College
• University of Delaware
• University of Delaware (Online)
• Wesley College
• Wilmington University

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships. The private institutions of Higher Education in Delaware are:

• Delaware College of Art and Design
• Goldey Beacom College
• Wesley College
• Widener University School of Law
• Wilmington University

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Contact:

Office Location

Delaware Higher Education Office

The Townsend Building

401 Federal St., Ste. 2

Dover, DE 19901

Contact Info for scholarships, financial aid and general inquiries

Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us

Phone: 302-735-4120

Toll Free: 1-800-292-7935

Fax: 302-739-5894