Do all states offer college scholarships or grants?

Almost every U.S. state offers some form of college aid—whether it’s need-based grants, merit scholarships, or tuition waivers. But how much they give (and who qualifies) varies widely.

How do I find out what my state offers?

Use the map or dropdown menu on this page to select your state. Each state page includes aid programs, deadlines, GPA or test score requirements, and links to apply.

Do I have to fill out something other than the FAFSA?

Some states award money directly from your FAFSA info. Others require a separate state form or an additional application through your state’s higher ed agency.

Can out-of-state students qualify for another state’s aid?

State grants are usually for residents only. However, a few states have reciprocity or border agreements that allow nearby students to qualify for in-state rates or discounts.

🎓 State Scholarships and Grants: What Your State Offers (and What It Doesn’t)

Most families miss out on state money because nobody tells them it exists — or how to qualify. This guide helps you avoid that.

Every state has its own rules when it comes to college aid. Some give thousands in grants. Some make you fill out extra forms. Some quietly offer full tuition for strong test scores — if you know where to look.

💡 This page breaks it down by state: deadlines, GPA/test score requirements, whether you need to apply separately from FAFSA, and how to qualify for real money — not just wishful thinking.

Want to see specific college scholarships? Vist the College Scholarships Hub

📍 Choose Your State

A–C

🟢 Alabama • 🟢 Alaska • 🟢 Arizona • 🟢 Arkansas • 🟢 California • 🟢 Colorado • 🟢 Connecticut

D–H

🟢 Delaware • 🟢 Florida • 🟢 Georgia • 🟢 Hawaii

I–M

🟢 Idaho• 🟢 Illinois • 🟢 Indiana • 🟢 Iowa • 🟢 Kansas • 🟢 Kentucky • 🟢 Louisiana • 🟢 Maine • 🟢 Maryland • 🟢 Massachusetts • 🟢 Michigan • 🟢 Minnesota • 🟢 Mississippi • 🟢 Missouri • 🟢 Montana

N–R

🟢 Nebraska • 🟢 Nevada • 🟢 New Hampshire • 🟢 New Jersey • 🟢 New Mexico • 🟢 New York • 🟢 North Carolina • 🟢 North Dakota • 🟢 Ohio • 🟢 Oklahoma • 🟢 Oregon • 🟢 Pennsylvania • 🟢 Rhode Island

S–U

🟢 South Carolina • 🟢 South Dakota> • 🟢 Tennessee • 🟢 Texas • 🟢 Utah •

V–W

🟢 Vermont • 🟢 Virginia • 🟢 Washington • 🟢 Washington DC • 🟢 West Virginia • 🟢 Wisconsin • 🟢 Wyoming

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