Scholarships
The Herb Block Scholarship is now open for the spring semester, through November 25th! The Herb Block Foundation provides up to 100 scholarships a year to individuals who wish to continue their education at Washington, D.C. area community colleges. This scholarship is available to DACA recipients, Maryland Dreamers, and Virginia Dreamers of all ages. Click here to start your application today!
Apply for Financial Aid!
Check out this video from Montgomery College that explains how to apply for financial aid!
Reminder to all attending college in the 2025-26 school year to fill out your FAFSA application. This must be completed every year. Here is a link to the FAFSA application and a link to the FAFSA deadlines for your state.
For undocumented students or other students that do not qualify for the FAFSA, you can complete the MSFAA (Maryland State Financial Aid Application) or MDCAPS. If you live in Virginia, complete the VASA form instead.
Community Resources and Jobs
Maryland
Community Aide (NCS) for the Baltimore City Department of Transportation
Community Aide (NCS) for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Education Naturalist, Recreation Arts Instructor (NCS) at Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Part-Time Community Services Aide III for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Program Assistant (Recreation Assistant I) for the Montgomery County Department of Recreation
Virginia
Program Services Coordinator for the Close Up Foundation
Speaker Engagement Coordinator for the Close Up Foundation
Temporary Library Associate at Arlington County’s Central Library
Washington, DC
Education Coordinator for the National Park Trust
Operations Associate at Ayuda