Delaware State Financial Aid
State Financial Aid for College...
Just as there is federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Delaware also offers different forms of Delaware state Financial Aid for College in the form of Delaware specific student loans, Delaware specific grants, Delaware specific scholarships, and other state of Delaware specific aid programs.Just as you must file FAFSA for federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Delaware also requires you to file the FAFSA form for consideration of Delaware state aid programs. Essentially by filing your FAFSA, you kill two birds with one stone. When you submit the FAFSA to the US Department of Education, they will simply forward your information on the FAFSA to the Delaware student financial assistance agency.
It is extremely important to note that each state has a different FAFSA submission deadline, and if you miss this deadline you will NOT be eligible to receive ANY state financial aid for the entire academic year.
If you submit your FAFSA by March 1, you will be in time for all state deadlines (other than Michigan).
After filing your FAFSA by the Delaware state deadline, you may also be required to fill out additional forms, or submit additional information, which is why it is important for you to contact the Delaware State Higher Education Agency to make sure you have all your bases covered.
Below you will find the state aid contact information for the state of Delaware:
Delaware Higher Education Commission
Carvel State Office Building, Fourth Floor
820 North French Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 577-3240
State Department of Public Instruction
Townsend Building #279
Federal and Lockerman Streets
P.O. Box 1402
Dover, Delaware 19903-1402
(302) 739-4583
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