School
This section includes information on education programs and institutions, financial aid, college applications and other education topics.
The NJYRS Website has an Education page with info on high school, IEPs, financial aid, scholarships, college success, Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES), and skilled trades.
YES MISS INC - empowers young women 14-21 in Northern Jersey for college and career readiness. A guardian must apply.
Getting Your High School Diploma, GED and improving literacy
All The Way Up is an adult education center with GED classes, Job Readiness coaching and links to free educational materials. Call: 862-234-5258 or Email: info@allthewayupnj.org.
Adult Learning Center at Essex County College provide classes on Literacy skills, English language proficiency, computer literacy, citizenship and civics, and basic education.
Newark Evening High School - NEEC - offers students over 18 years old a chance to earn credits toward a high school diploma or GED
Colleges, Vo-Tech schools and Adult Education in Essex County
nj.gov/highereducation has a list of postsecondary schools in Essex County where NJ students are eligible to receive State Financial aid
College Applications and Financial Aid
NJCU - NJ City University - sponsors a site called Yes You Can Go To College that helps walk you through the confusing maze of the US college scene. This is also offered in Spanish.
Once you have chosen a school, the best advice for your situations can come from your school’s financial counselors.
In addition to these resources, go to the Money Resources page on this website for more information on financial support for low-income students.
HESAA - Higher Education Student Assistance Authority - is the one-stop place for info for New Jersey students on financial aid
FAFSA Student Aid - Department of Education FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Form - to apply for the first time or for a renewal of federal aid
Scholarships by State - for New Jersey - a list of scholarships and links to apply at scholarships.com
DOL Scholarship Finder - sponsored by the US Department of Labor at careeronesthop.org
Federal Aid/Student Aid - Department of Education Loan information
Scholarships.com - provides a large list of scholarships that can be filtered and searched - requires creating a free account
SchoolHouse Connection - is a scholarship program for youth who have experienced homelessness in the past 6 years
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund for students active in progressive movements for social and economic justice in their communities
Financial Aid and Support for College funded by Hispanic Organizations
These organizations are focused on support for Hispanic students:
HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - connects students to scholarships funded by their corporate, federal or nonprofit partners.
HSF - Hispanic Scholarship Fund - supports students with services and scholarships
LUPE Fund Inc. - sponsors a Latina Leadership Scholarship to offset costs of a college education
LULAC - League of United Latin American Citizens - has a page of links to scholarships - including ones that don’t require US citizenship
ALPFA - Association of Latino Professionals for America - provides resources for students to foster career growth and leadership
CORE - Chicano Organizing and Research in Education - awards a Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship annually to an undocumented student
MALDEF - The Latino Legal Voice for civil Rights in America - maintains a scholarship resource guide
Financial Aid and Support for Students who are not US citizens
These organizations are focused on support for students who are undocumented or DACA:
Undocuprofessionals - a community of undocumented professionals has a list of scholarships, internships and other opportunies.
Immigrants Rising has a list of scholarships that don’t require citizenship with dates within 90 days of today - the list can be customized and filtered
MPOWER provides scholarships for DACA students legally allowed to study in the US
