External Scholarship Resources

Below are resources that can help you obtain financial assistance to pay for college. In searching for scholarships, beware of any organization that asks you to pay a fee as this information is available for free.

Please note: The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation provides the following links for informational purposes and does not constitute official endorsement by the DJCF.

General
FAFSA - For government loans and grants
FastWeb - Search the Internet for scholarships
FinAid - Learn about financial aid and search the Internet for scholarships
Dallas County Promise - Dallas County Promise covers the tuition at any Dallas County Community College
Senior Care - For college students that care for the aged


 


Jewish
Hillel Jewish College Guide - A magazine about choosing and entering the right college
Jewish Children's Regional Service - Offers grants and no-interest loans to Jewish students.  
DHFLA Student Loan - Interest-free student loans offered by the Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association.
Diller Teen Awards - The award celebrates Jewish students who have demonstrated impressive leadership and are actively engaged in community service projects.

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