Delaware Student Loans And Financial Aid Programs

Delaware has several private student loan and financial aid programs that can help you pay for college. If you're going to be attending college in Delaware, you need to be looking to take advantage of these programs.

These programs are designed to help make college more affordable - so that you can get the education you need. These programs can include scholarships, grants, and student loans.

Don't forget that there are Federal student loan programs available as well. You can find out more on how to get a Federal student loan here.

There is also a specific order of operations to pay for college that we recommend students follow. These programs specific to the State of Delaware can help you to avoid borrowing more money than you need to. 

Delaware Student Loan Programs

Delaware has two forgivable student loan programs that allows residents that want to go into teaching or nursing in the state of Delaware a loan that can be forgiven by completing work in the state.

You can learn more about these incentive loan programs here: Delaware Goes To College.

However, there are limits to how much you can borrow (which might be why you're here).  

If you're just looking for private student loan options, we recommend:

• Credible - Like the Kayak of student loans, they help you shop around and compare options. Try Credible here.
• College Ave - One of the best private student loan lenders. Get A Quote At College Ave Here.

Check out our complete guide to finding the best student loans here.

Delaware Scholarship Programs

Delaware has several scholarship programs available to Delaware students. 

Career-Based Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a Delaware public or private college in a major leading to a career in a high-need field in Delaware.

This scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, and you can re-apply each year.

Learn more about the Career-Based Scholarship here.

Educator Support Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time graduate or undergraduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in education in high needs teaching areas and education specialist areas such as speech language pathologists, school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors.

This scholarship awards up to $5,000 per year, and you can re-apply each year.

Learn more about the Educator Support Scholarship here.

B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Delaware high school students who rank in upper quarter of class and have a combined score of 1290 on the SAT and will enroll full-time at the University of Delaware.

This scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, room, board, and books at the University of Delaware and is renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Learn more about the B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship here.

Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Delaware high school students who rank in upper quarter of class and have a combined score of 1000 on the SAT and will enroll full-time at the University of Delaware. You must major in the humanities or social sciences, with preference given to political science majors.

This scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, room, board, and books at the University of Delaware and is renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Learn more about the Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship here.

Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Delaware high school students who rank in upper quarter of class and have a combined score of 1000 on the SAT and will enroll full-time at the University of Delaware. 

This scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, room, board, and books at the University of Delaware and is renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Learn more about the Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship.

Delaware Grant Programs

Delaware has several grant programs available to Delaware students. You can learn more at Delaware Goes To College.

Grants are one of the best forms of financial aid because, in most circumstances, you don't have to pay the money back.

Scholarship Incentive Program

This grant is available to need-based students who enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree program at a nonprofit, regionally accredited institution in Delaware.

Awards will be $1,000 per year for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Educational Benefits For Children Of Deceased Veterans And Others

This grant is available to students who had a parent pass away while in the line of duty - whether military or while working in public service in the State of Delaware.

The grant will cover tuition and required fees at a public college in Delaware.

Other Options

If you already have student loans and are looking for options as a Delaware resident, check out our Delaware Student Loan Forgiveness Program page. That page has all the different options available to Delaware residents to potentially get some of your student loan debt forgiven.

You might also look at refinancing your student loans and saving money in interest while also potentially lowering your payment. Check out our guide on the Best Places To Refinance Your Student Loans.

If you're looking for ways to save for college in Delaware, check out this Delaware 529 Plan and College Savings Guide.

Finally, check out the other student loan and financial aid programs by state.