Free Resources for College
Please check below all the information and resources to help you navigate your journey to college application, ACT/SAT test & FAFSA guides.
Recursos Gratuitos para la Universidad
Por favor revisa a continuación toda la información y los recursos para ayudarte a navegar tu camino hacia la aplicación universitaria, así como las guías del examen ACT/SAT y de la FAFSA.
Financial Aid
What is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form that opens the door to most types of college financial aid—grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal loans. It asks for information about your family’s finances to see how much help you can get.
Filling it out is free, and it’s the first big step to making college more affordable.
Federal Student Aid Estimator:
→ The Federal Student Aid Estimator is a free tool that gives you an early estimate of how much federal aid you could get for college. It’s a quick way to plan ahead before filling out the FAFSA.
How to Apply to FAFSA
Scholarships
Scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back, usually awarded for things like academics, talents, interests, or community service. They can come from schools, organizations, or even local businesses—so applying for as many as possible can really cut down your college costs.
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders | USHLI
→ up to $1,000 (or $500 at 2‑year colleges) to students up to age 25 who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to servant leadership—recipients also get to attend the USHLI National Conference
Denny’s HFE Campaign & USHLI Partner to Award Scholarships!
→ Awards scholarships to high school and college students who submit creative ideas for uniting their communities—while also helping combat childhood hunger. Winners get scholarship money and the opportunity to see their idea brought to life through Denny’s support. (not hispanic specific)
Rumba Meats & USHLI Scholarship
→ Awards 25 Hispanic high school seniors with $1,000 each to support post‑secondary education and empower future community leaders. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and show commitment to community service and preserving their heritage.
→ a major nonprofit founded in 1975 that provides scholarships—typically $500 to $5,000—to thousands of U.S. students each year whose families are at least 25% Hispanic/Latinx, and who meet GPA, citizenship, and FAFSA requirements
TheDream.US National Scholarship for Immigrant Students
→ offers up to $33,000 to undocumented students eligible for in-state tuition at partner colleges. Applicants must have a 2.5+ GPA, arrive in the U.S. before age 16, and apply by February 28. It covers tuition and fees for full-time study toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships
→ provides financial support to low-income students aiming to attend four-year colleges. First-year awards range from $500 to $6,000, with renewals based on need and academic performance. Applicants must be high school seniors or community college students transferring to a UC, with a family income typically under $80,000. The application deadline for 2025 is February 28
Scholarships – Chicana Latina Foundation
→ offers $1,500–$2,000 merit-based awards to 40–45 Latina students pursuing higher education. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. college for the Fall 2025–Spring 2026 academic year and have completed at least 12 college units. The application deadline for the 2025–2026 cohort has passed.
HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship | Global Diversity and Inclusion at Microsoft
→ The HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to Hispanic/Latino high school seniors planning to study computer science or related tech fields. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate leadership and community involvement, and apply by February 15.
Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Award
→ awards financial support to law students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools for the 2025–2026 academic year.Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to the Puerto Rican or LatinX community. The application deadline is July 11
MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering Scholarship
→ offers scholarships up to $2,000 for Latino students pursuing STEM degrees who demonstrate strong academics and leadership. Applications usually close around March and require proof of Hispanic heritage and STEM interest.
Sallie Mae Fund Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
→ awards up to $10,000 to Hispanic high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and financial need. The deadline typically falls in March, supporting students who excel academically and contribute to their communities.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
→ provides scholarships up to $10,000 for Latino high school seniors excelling in academics, leadership, and community service. Applicants must graduate in spring 2026 and enroll full-time in college for the next academic year.
→ awards varying scholarships to Hispanic students pursuing STEM majors with academic achievement and community involvement. Deadlines usually occur between February and March.
→ offers up to $10,000 to Hispanic students planning to study computer science or related fields, emphasizing leadership and academic excellence. Applications generally close in January or February each year.
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) Scholarships
→ provides scholarships to Hispanic students demonstrating leadership, academic strength, and community service, with award amounts and deadlines varying yearly. It supports students committed to civic engagement and public service.
Ayuda Financiera
¿Qué es la FAFSA?
La FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid o Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes) es el formulario que abre la puerta a la mayoría de los tipos de ayuda financiera universitaria: becas, subvenciones, programas de trabajo-estudio y préstamos federales.
Solicita información sobre las finanzas de tu familia para determinar cuánta ayuda puedes recibir. Completarla es gratis y es el primer gran paso para hacer que la universidad sea más accesible.
Calculadora de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes:
→ La Calculadora de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes es una herramienta gratuita que te da una estimación temprana de cuánta ayuda federal podrías recibir para la universidad. Es una forma rápida de planificar antes de completar la FAFSA.
Cómo solicitar la FAFSA?
Becas
Las becas son dinero gratuito para la universidad que no tienes que devolver, y generalmente se otorgan por logros académicos, talentos, intereses o servicio comunitario. Pueden provenir de universidades, organizaciones o incluso negocios locales, por lo que solicitar la mayor cantidad posible puede reducir considerablemente tus costos universitarios.
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders | USHLI
→ Hasta $1,000 (o $500 en colegios comunitarios) para estudiantes de hasta 25 años que demuestren necesidad financiera y un compromiso con el liderazgo de servicio. Los beneficiarios también asisten a la Conferencia Nacional de USHLI.
Denny’s HFE Campaign & USHLI Partner to Award Scholarships!
→ Otorga becas a estudiantes de secundaria y universitarios que presenten ideas creativas para unir a sus comunidades, además de ayudar a combatir el hambre infantil. Los ganadores reciben beca y la oportunidad de ver su idea hecha realidad con el apoyo de Denny’s. (no específica para hispanos)
Rumba Meats & USHLI Scholarship
→ Otorga a 25 estudiantes hispanos de último año de secundaria $1,000 cada uno para apoyar la educación postsecundaria y fomentar futuros líderes comunitarios. Los solicitantes deben demostrar necesidad financiera, tener al menos un padre de ascendencia hispana, mantener un GPA mínimo de 2.5 y mostrar compromiso con el servicio comunitario y la preservación de su herencia.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
→ Importante organización sin fines de lucro fundada en 1975 que otorga becas —generalmente de $500 a $5,000— a miles de estudiantes en EE. UU. cada año cuyas familias son al menos un 25 % hispanas/latinas y que cumplen requisitos de GPA, ciudadanía y FAFSA.
TheDream.US National Scholarship for Immigrant Students
→ Ofrece hasta $33,000 a estudiantes indocumentados elegibles para matrícula estatal en universidades asociadas. Los solicitantes deben tener un GPA de 2.5 o más, haber llegado a EE. UU. antes de los 16 años y postular antes del 28 de febrero. Cubre matrícula y tarifas para estudios de tiempo completo hacia un título asociado o de licenciatura.
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships
→ Brinda apoyo financiero a estudiantes de bajos ingresos que buscan asistir a universidades de cuatro años. Los premios del primer año van de $500 a $6,000, con renovaciones según necesidad y rendimiento académico. Los solicitantes deben ser estudiantes de último año de secundaria o de colegio comunitario que se transfieran a un campus de la UC, con ingresos familiares generalmente inferiores a $80,000. Fecha límite 2025: 28 de febrero.
Becas – Chicana Latina Foundation
→ Ofrece premios de mérito de $1,500 a $2,000 a 40–45 estudiantes latinas que cursen educación superior. Los solicitantes deben estar inscritas a tiempo completo en una universidad de EE. UU. para el año académico 2025–2026 y haber completado al menos 12 unidades universitarias. El plazo para la cohorte 2025–2026 ya cerró.
HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship | Global Diversity and Inclusion at Microsoft
→ Otorga hasta $10,000 a estudiantes hispanos/latinos de último año de secundaria que planeen estudiar ciencias de la computación o campos tecnológicos relacionados. Se requiere GPA mínimo de 3.0, liderazgo, participación comunitaria y postular antes del 15 de febrero.
Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Award
→ Brinda apoyo financiero a estudiantes de derecho inscritos en facultades de derecho acreditadas por la ABA para el año académico 2025–2026. Los solicitantes deben demostrar necesidad financiera y compromiso con la comunidad puertorriqueña o latina. Fecha límite: 11 de julio.
MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering Scholarship
→ Ofrece becas de hasta $2,000 para estudiantes latinos que cursen carreras STEM y demuestren sólido rendimiento académico y liderazgo. Normalmente cierran en marzo y requieren prueba de herencia hispana e interés en STEM.
Sallie Mae Fund Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
→ Otorga hasta $10,000 a estudiantes hispanos de último año de secundaria con GPA de 3.0 o más y necesidad financiera. Fecha límite usual: marzo.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
→ Proporciona becas de hasta $10,000 para estudiantes latinos de último año de secundaria que destaquen en lo académico, liderazgo y servicio comunitario.
SHPE Scholarships
→ Otorga diversas becas a estudiantes hispanos en carreras STEM con logros académicos y participación comunitaria. Plazos: febrero-marzo.
Generation Google Scholarship
→ Hasta $10,000 a estudiantes hispanos que estudien ciencias de la computación o campos afines, con liderazgo y excelencia académica.
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) Scholarships
→ Becas para estudiantes hispanos con liderazgo, fuerza académica y servicio comunitario. Monto y plazos varían cada año. Apoyo para estudiantes comprometidos al servicio publico y compromiso civico.
How To Fill Out the FAFSA® Form
Standardized Testing
(SAT & ACT)
Standardized testing means taking the same test under the same conditions as everyone else, so students can be compared fairly. Common examples are the SAT and ACT, which ask multiple-choice and short-answer questions in math, reading, and writing. Colleges sometimes use these scores to decide who to admit or give scholarships to, though many schools are now test-optional.
SAT
The SAT is a college admissions test with 98 questions split between reading, writing, and math, plus an unscored pre-test section. It lasts about 2 hours and 14 minutes and is scored on a 400–1600 scale. Below are free resources to help you prepare to take the test:
→ Offers official SAT practice partnered with College Board, including personalized study plans, full-length practice tests, and step-by-step lessons.
Test Prep Review – SAT Practice
→ Provides free SAT practice questions and study guides to help review math, reading, and writing skills.
College Board – What’s on the SAT
→ Explains each section of the SAT, including question types, timing, and sample questions straight from the test makers.
Princeton Review – Free SAT Practice Test
→ Lets you take a free full-length SAT practice test and receive a score report to see where you need improvement.
→ Includes free practice tests, quizzes, and events with expert instructors to help students prepare.
→ Provides free practice questions with detailed explanations for each answer to better understand the test format.
ACT
The ACT is a standardized test for college admissions that measures skills in English, math, and reading, with optional sections for science and writing. It takes a little over 2 hours for the core test and provides a score between 1 and 36.
→ The official ACT site with free practice tests, sample questions, and study guides directly from the test makers.
Kaplan – Free ACT Practice Test
→ Take a free full-length ACT practice test and get a detailed score report with study tips.
Princeton Review – Free ACT Practice Test
→ Offers a realistic ACT practice test and personalized score feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses.
→ Provides free practice questions, study schedules, and video lessons for all ACT sections.
Varsity Tutors – ACT Practice Tests
→ Access free ACT practice tests and diagnostic exams with detailed answer explanations.
Varsity Tutors – Free SAT/ACT Prep Course
→ Free online courses that cover ACT and SAT strategies, test content, and live instruction.
Varsity Tutors – ACT English Flashcards
→ Free flashcards to help review English grammar and usage specifically for the ACT.
The Critical Reader – SAT/ACT Reading Resources
→ Offers guides and strategies to improve reading comprehension and test-taking for SAT and ACT reading sections.
→ Provides downloadable ACT practice questions and answer keys in a simple, no-frills format.
→ Free ACT practice tests, flashcards, and study guides for each section of the test.
Exámenes estandarizados
(SAT & ACT)
Los exámenes estandarizados son pruebas que todos los estudiantes realizan bajo las mismas condiciones, para compararlos de manera justa. Ejemplos comunes son el SAT y el ACT, que incluyen preguntas de opción múltiple y respuestas cortas en matemáticas, lectura y escritura.
SAT
El SAT es un examen de admisión universitaria con 98 preguntas divididas entre lectura, escritura y matemáticas, además de una sección de prueba sin calificación. Dura aproximadamente 2 horas y 14 minutos y se califica en una escala de 400 a 1600 puntos. A continuación encontrarás recursos gratuitos para ayudarte a prepararte para rendir el examen:
Khan Academy Digital SAT Prep
→ Práctica oficial en colaboración con College Board.
Test Prep Review – SAT Practice
→ Preguntas y guías gratuitas para repasar. Revisions de matemáticas, lectura y escritura.
College Board – What’s on the SAT
→ Explica cada sección, incluyendo tipos de preguntas, tiempos y muestra ejemplos.
Princeton Review – Free SAT Practice Test
→ Examen completo gratis con reporte de puntaje, asi puedes ver que tienes que mejorar.
Kaplan – Free SAT Practice
→ Pruebas, cuestionarios y eventos gratuitos con instructores expertos para ayudar a los estudiantes.
Mometrix – SAT Practice Test
→ Preguntas con explicaciones detalladas gratuitas, para entender mejor el formato del examen.
ACT
Prueba estandarizada que mide inglés, matemáticas, lectura, y opcionalmente ciencias y escritura. Dura un poco más de 2 horas y se califica de 1 a 36.
ACT Official Free Prep
→ Material oficial de práctica gratis.
Kaplan – Free ACT Practice Test
→ Examen completo con reporte de puntaje.
Princeton Review – Free ACT Practice Test
→ Prueba realista con retroalimentación.
Magoosh ACT Prep
→ Preguntas, horarios y lecciones en video.
Varsity Tutors – ACT Practice Tests
→ Pruebas y exámenes diagnósticos gratis.
Varsity Tutors – Free SAT/ACT Prep Course
→ Cursos en línea gratuitos.
Varsity Tutors – ACT English Flashcards
→ Tarjetas de repaso de gramática inglesa.
The Critical Reader – SAT/ACT Reading Resources
→ Estrategias para comprensión lectora.
Erik the Red ACT Practice
→ Preguntas descargables con respuestas.
Union Test Prep – ACT
→ Pruebas, tarjetas y guías gratuitas.
Good Luck! Buena Suerte!
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