New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students

Students who transfer schools often do worse in school than those who don't transfer. The McKinney-Vento Act can help solve this problem by allowing students to stay in the same school and get free transportation.

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College Scholarships for Students in Temporary Housing

Students experiencing homelessness need financial support to attend college. Below is a list of resources that provide such funding to these students.

NEW Application for the Edgar Richards Scholarship Fund [Word doc]

Due May 1, 2008. The Edgar Richards Scholarship Fund provides LGBTQ youth with up to $1000 to pursue a college education. Click the link above to find more information about Edgar Richards, as well as application materials.

LeTendre Education Fund Scholarship Announcement and Application [PDF]

Applications accepted November 1, 2007 - September 12, 2008. Established in 1998, the LeTendre Education Fund for provides financial assistance to students who are homeless or who have experienced homelessness who wish to pursue a college education. Click the link above to find more information about the LeTendre Fund, as well as application materials.

"Call Me MISTER" Program for Black Male High School Graduates

The "Call Me MISTER" program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The project provides: tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges; an academic support system to help assure their success; and a cohort system for social and cultural support. Click the link above for additional information.

Scholarships for African-American Single Mothers [Word doc]

The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has full scholarships available for African-American single mothers from low-income housing to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. Click the link above for more information about the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation scholarships.