The Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) is dedicated to providing students and families with information and resources to fund their postsecondary experience. Opportunities to pay for postsecondary education can come in many forms including federal aid, state aid, institutional aid, and local and private organizations. Students and families should explore all of these opportunities throughout their post-secondary experience.

This page provides information on some of the opportunities available to Delaware residents as they look to fund their post-secondary education.

State Scholarships (DHEO)

Scholarships administered by the Delaware Higher Education Office

Explore and Apply for state scholarships administered by the Department of Higher Education Office (DHEO)

Delaware Scholarship Compendium

Explore other national and local scholarships from private and public organizations

Explore and apply for local and national scholarships found in the online Delaware Scholarship Compendium

Academic Common Market (ACM)

In-state tuition opportunities for degree programs not offered by Delaware public colleges

If your degree program is not offered by a public college in Delaware, you may be eligible for in-state tuition at one of the participating public colleges.

SEED Program

Free tuition for Delaware residents

Attend Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) or the University of Delaware Associates in Art program tuition free.

INSPIRE Program

Free 4-year tuition for Delaware residents

Did you know Delaware State University offers a 4-year, full tuition scholarship?

Professional Degree College Partnerships

Professional Degree Programs at out-of-state schools

Explore partnerships with out-of-state institutions that offer specialty graduate degrees not available at our state institutions

Delaware Higher Education Financial Aid Portal

The DHEO administers seven state sponsored financial aid programs and works to assist colleges/universities with enrollment verification for student scholarship awardees. To better manage this process the DHEO has instituted a Higher Education Financial Aid Portal that students as well as colleges/universities must use to apply for and track award scholarships.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans.  The FAFSA is often a requirement when applying for other scholarships.   Navigate through the FAFSA® and financial aid process.

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