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231 grants + 85 benefits — 316 programs total. Use AI search to find what fits your situation.
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U.S. Department of Education
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grants
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, funds state grants to provide free or low-cost adult education services including basic literacy, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults who lack a high school diploma or basic English proficiency. Services are delivered through community colleges, community-based organizations, and public schools across every state and territory. Programs also include integrated education and training, workforce preparation, and transition support to postsecondary education or employment.
Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships
The Bureau of Indian Education Higher Education Grant program provides financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities. Awards help cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, and are distributed through BIE directly or through federally recognized tribes participating in the program. Students must reapply annually and maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain funding.
Department of Education
Federal Pell Grant
Need-based federal grant for low and moderate income undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid. Award amount depends on financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG provides supplemental grant funding to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, prioritizing Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contributions. Awards range from $100 to $4,000 per year and do not require repayment. Students must be enrolled at a participating institution and complete the FAFSA.
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time employment to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, enabling them to earn money to help pay education expenses while enrolled at least half-time. Jobs are available on-campus and off-campus, with many off-campus positions at nonprofits, public agencies, or employers providing community services related to the student's field of study. Work-Study wages do not count against the following year's financial aid calculation, preserving aid eligibility.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange, providing grants for U.S. students, scholars, professionals, teachers, and artists to study, teach, and conduct research abroad, and for international participants to do the same in the United States. Student grants typically cover international travel, tuition, a monthly living stipend, and health insurance for one academic year. The program operates in more than 160 countries and is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) for student awards.
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Funds US students and recent graduates to study, research, or teach English abroad for one academic year. Open to graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals.
U.S. Department of Education
GAANN — Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
GAANN fellowships support doctoral students with exceptional financial need in academic areas of national need including biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other Secretary-designated fields. Awards are made to graduate programs at eligible institutions, which then select fellows and administer stipends and tuition assistance. Fellows are typically expected to teach or conduct research as part of their academic preparation, and priority is given to students with exceptional academic merit alongside demonstrated need.
U.S. Department of Education
GEAR UP
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) provides grants to states and college-school partnerships to support students in high-poverty schools in preparing for and accessing postsecondary education, beginning in 7th grade. Services include tutoring, mentoring, college visits, academic support, financial literacy education, and college application assistance that continue with the student cohort through high school graduation. Many state GEAR UP programs also offer college scholarships to participating students.
National Science Foundation
NSF ADVANCE
Funds systemic change in academic STEM to increase participation and advancement of women. Supports colleges, universities, and STEM professional societies implementing institutional transformation.
National Science Foundation
NSF HBCU Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)
Enhances undergraduate STEM education and research at historically Black colleges and universities. Supports curriculum development, faculty enhancement, and undergraduate research experiences.
National Science Foundation
NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE)
Supports efforts to improve quality and effectiveness of undergraduate STEM education. Funds research and development of new curricula, pedagogies, and learning environments.
U.S. Department of Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans for borrowers who have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer — federal, state, local, or tribal government organizations or eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Borrowers must be enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan and must submit annual Employment Certification Forms to track progress toward the 120-payment threshold. After 120 qualifying payments (10 years of full-time public service), the remaining balance is forgiven tax-free.
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program awards grants to eligible health professions schools, which then provide scholarships to full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health professions programs. Scholarships cover tuition, reasonable educational expenses, and living costs for the period of health professions training. Recipient institutions select scholarship recipients based on financial need and disadvantaged background criteria.
U.S. Department of Education
TEACH Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students preparing to teach in high-need subject areas at low-income elementary or secondary schools. Recipients sign an Agreement to Serve committing to four years of full-time teaching within eight years of program completion. Failure to complete the service obligation converts the grant to an unsubsidized loan.