Disclaimer: This is part of collaboration sponsored with Latina Mom Bloggers. All opinions are 100% mine.
Growing up going to college was a big thing in my household, and when you have kids you realize how time flies by and suddenly you are faced with the questions about preparing them for college, school visits, tests, and how to pay for it all.
As parents we play critical role in helping children prepare, plan, and pay for college. Parents can find the support they need via the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, http://hsf.net/en/resources/parents/, which includes the information they need to guide their children through the application and enrollment process and also to ensure they have the financial resources needed to graduate.
Did you know that Hispanics account for 19% of all college students, ages 18-24? That’s a major increase, up from 12% in 2008. What’s more, 69% of Hispanic graduates are now going directly to college after graduating high school, a rate that is higher than that of the general population.
But the surge in Hispanic college-bound students presents a greater need for more information about college and financial support. As all parents that have college bound students can attest, navigating the application process can be daunting.
When the time comes to deal with this it can sometimes be intimidating and if you are not familiar with the educational system, preparation and proper procedure you can find yourself being overwhelmed. Do not let your fear stop you from taking advantage of the opportunities that are available.
Visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund http://hsf.net/en/resources/parents/ and stay tuned with the discussions following the hashtag #HablaconHSF and #HSFChat on social media.
Also follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HispanicScholarshipFund
Follow on Twitter @HSFnews
Created pro bono by The Vidal Partnership, these PSAs feature actor, writer and director Adam Rodriguez from CSI: Miami and Reckless, and actor and director Edward James Olmos, known for many roles, including Battlestar Galactica, in addition to Univision co-anchors Jorge Ramos and María Elena Salinas. Check out the video to help you with these choices
o Edward James Olmos – Hispanic Scholarship Fund Spanish PSA 2014
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Thanks for this information! My son is still 5 years away from going to college, but I’m going to file this away for future reference.
Access to scholarships is important for those who want to go to college. This sounds like a helpful website.
Great information. It’s always nice to hear about more scholarship funds… I know how important it is since I am one of many people who are stuck in the student debt crisis! IT’S NOT FUN! I will share this post.
What a great thing to have options. Hoping your post can help those who need it! 🙂
What a wonderful option. I’m passing the info along to friends who have kids in that age bracket.