Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for scholarships using the Scholarship Application platform?
Navigate to: hacu.awardspring.com/
Download the Scholarship Application Guide: (Download Here). This guide walks you through creating an application and applying for scholarships on the scholarship application platform.
I am in need of immediate financial aid (scholarships or emergency grants), where can I apply?
We understand your need for financial support. While we currently don't offer emergency funding, we recommend contacting your financial aid office to explore available scholarships, grants, and emergency assistance programs at your college/university. They can guide you through the specific options and assist you in finding the best solution for your situation.
What other recommendations do you have for Financial Aid support?
We welcome you to visit our "Financial Aid Tips for College Students - Find the Resources You Need at Your College Campus."
Where can I find information regarding the 2025-2026 FAFSA application?
Visit the FAFSA Information webpage for information and resources.
What other External Scholarship Resources are there?
Please visit our Other Scholarship Resources where you'll find external scholarships, internships, fellowships and other student programs tailored to your interests.
Can Undocumented Immigrant students (with or without DACA/TPS) create a scholarship profile to be matched for HACU Scholarships?
Yes, we welcome all college/university students to create an online scholarship application profile. While some scholarships may have specific citizenship requirements, our application system will match you with scholarships you are eligible for based on your profile.
What additional resources are available for Undocumented Immigrant students?
We invite you to visit our Resources Undocumented Immigrant students (CLICK HERE) to learn more about college funding sources, immigration legal resources, and best practices for identifying or building a supportive community at your campus.
Where can I print an enrollment verification form?
The enrollment verification will be issued to students selected as scholarship finalist. The form is required for students to receive scholarship funds through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU). It must be signed by an authorized school official (i.e., Academic Advisor, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Office) and submitted to the HACU Scholarship Department. (2024-2025 Enrollment Verification Form)
May I submit an electronic unofficial transcript and enrollment verification if my school provides them?
Yes, scholarship finalist will have the opportunity to upload a copy of their supporting documents in their Scholarship dashboard when requested.
What do I do with my financial aid release form?
You file this form with your financial aid office. You do not need to mail this document to HACU.
Are high school students eligible?
Eligibility criteria vary by scholarship. We invite current graduating high school seniors to review the list of scholarship criteria and our Other Scholarship Resources for additional financial aid opportunities.
Do I have to be Hispanic or Latino/a to apply for a HACU scholarship?
No, HACU scholarships are open to students of all ethnicities and backgrounds! We encourage everyone to apply.
If I do not attend a HACU member institution, am I eligible for a HACU scholarship?
No, students must be enrolled at a HACU-member institution. We encourage you to explore other resources below:
Other Scholarship Resources: We have a page dedicated to other external scholarship opportunities.
How can my school become a member of HACU?
Please refer your school personnel to the HACU-Membership page on our website by clicking here. This page provides information on how your school can join and details about our membership categories, dues and benefits. You can personally deliver a membership information packet to your college or university president.
To request a HACU membership information packet, please email your name and mailing address to our Membership Department at memberinfo@hacu.net.
The scholarship I want to apply for is not on my scholarship selection page, why not?
If you were not matched to a scholarship, then you are not eligible for that award.
Based on the information you enter, the online application will automatically match you to the scholarship(s) for which you are eligible. Please review the specific scholarship criteria.
When will I be notified if I was selected for a HACU scholarship?
Student will receive an email notification to the email listed in the scholarship application and their scholarship status will be updated on their scholarship dashboard.
How are scholarship funds disbursed, and how can I use my scholarship funds?
If you are awarded a scholarship, we will mail a scholarship check directly to your financial aid office. These funds can be used for any educational expenses.
Will I receive my scholarship funds before the start of the semester?
No, scholarship funds will be disbursed after enrollment verification has been completed. Enrollment Verifications are completed after Census Date.
Disbursements occur in September/October for the fall semesters or February/March for the spring semesters.
How does a scholarship affect my other student aid?
A scholarship will affect your other student aid because all your student aid added together can’t be more than your cost of attendance at your college or university. So, you’ll need to let your school know if you’ve been awarded a scholarship so that the financial aid office can subtract that amount from your cost of attendance (and from certain other aid, such as loans, that you might have been offered). Then, any amount left can be covered by other financial aid for which you’re eligible. Ask your financial aid office if you have questions.
How does the scholarship award selection process work?
Once you complete your online application and the deadline has passed, your application is sent to the selected scholarship review committee who will review your application.
Once all applications have been reviewed, we will begin selecting finalists and notifying them to submit their supporting documents (unofficial transcripts, enrollment verification form, and/or letter of recommendations).
Once all documents are submitted and reviewed, recipients will be selected and notified.
.jpg)
