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About College & Education for Fathers
Education resources for fathers include financial aid, adult education, workforce training, and college programs with on-site childcare. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the gateway to Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and state aid. Pell Grants provide up to approximately $7,000 per year to low-income students and don't require repayment. GED and HiSET programs operate in every state through adult education providers, often free. Community colleges offer lower-cost two-year degrees and certificate programs in high-demand trades. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds training for eligible adults and dislocated workers. For fathers returning to school, on-campus childcare (often subsidized through the CCAMPIS grant), emergency aid funds, and single-parent scholarships make enrollment feasible. This directory covers state FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education programs, and single-dad scholarships.
11 Resources
1. Delaware SEED Scholarship — Free
Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) scholarship covering tuition at Delaware State University and Delaware Tech for eligible in-state high school graduates, administered statewide through the Department of Education. Fathers whose children meet GPA and residency requirements can review eligibility online and apply through the college admissions process. Applicants typically complete the FAFSA alongside the SEED application.
(302) 857-6250 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
2. FAFSA — Delaware — Free
Federal Application for Student Aid for grants, loans, and work-study at Delaware colleges, completed online through the federal studentaid.gov portal. Fathers help their children, or complete their own FAFSA as returning adult students, using prior-year tax return data, Social Security numbers, and income information. Free to submit; never pay a third party for the standard FAFSA. Help available by phone.
(800) 433-3243 · Online application · 24/7 online · Visit Website
3. Delaware Technical Community College — Paid
Affordable two-year degrees, certificates, and workforce training across four Delaware Tech campuses, with administrative offices on Campus Drive in Dover. Programs include nursing, trades, IT, and transfer tracks. Fathers returning to school as adults can apply online and meet with advisors on campus during weekday hours. Bring photo ID, high school or GED transcript, and FAFSA confirmation to admissions appointments.
(302) 857-1000 · 100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
4. Delaware State University — Paid
Four-year Historically Black College and University in Dover offering affordable undergraduate and graduate degrees with support services for non-traditional and first-generation students. Fathers returning to school can apply online and schedule visits during weekday hours. Bring photo ID, prior transcripts, FAFSA confirmation, and any DD-214 or military paperwork if using veteran education benefits toward a degree program.
(302) 857-6060 · 1200 N DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
5. Delaware GED Program — Free
Free GED preparation classes and official testing for Delaware adults who need to complete high school equivalency, coordinated through the Department of Education with class sites statewide. Fathers can enroll by contacting local adult education centers; schedules vary by location. Bring photo ID and, if possible, any previous high school transcripts or GED attempts. Testing fees may be reduced or waived for qualifying adults.
(302) 739-4060 · Multiple locations statewide · Varies by location · Visit Website
6. Pell Grant — Delaware Students — Free
Federal need-based Pell Grant for low-income students attending college in Delaware, applied for through the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Fathers returning to school as adult students, or parents supporting a college-bound child, can check eligibility by submitting the FAFSA each academic year. Funds are paid through the college's financial aid office and do not need to be repaid when academic progress requirements are met.
(800) 433-3243 · Online application · 24/7 online · Visit Website
7. Delaware Libraries — Education Resources — Free
Delaware Division of Libraries providing free access to GED prep, online courses, career databases, and computers at public library branches statewide, coordinated from the Dover office on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Fathers can sign up for a library card with photo ID and proof of address, then access resources in person and from home. Staff also help with resume writing, computer basics, and job search.
(302) 739-4748 · 121 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N, Dover, DE 19901 · Varies by branch · Visit Website
8. Delaware Opportunity Scholarship Program — Free
Need-based scholarship for Delaware residents pursuing undergraduate education at in-state colleges, administered through the Delaware Higher Education Office on Federal Street in Dover. Applicants complete the FAFSA and a state scholarship application each year. Fathers and their college-bound children should keep FAFSA data, transcripts, and residency documentation ready. Awards are applied through the student's chosen Delaware school.
(302) 735-4120 · 401 Federal St Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
9. Wesley College — Workforce Degrees — Paid
Affordable undergraduate programs with evening and weekend scheduling suited to working Delaware adults, now operated as part of Wilmington University at the Dover location on North State Street. Fathers returning to school can apply online and meet admissions counselors on campus during weekday hours. Bring photo ID, prior transcripts, FAFSA confirmation, and any military paperwork when using veteran education benefits.
(302) 736-2300 · 120 N State St, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
10. Delaware Veterans Education Benefits (CH. 33) — Free
Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 education benefits for Delaware veterans attending colleges and vocational programs in state. Benefits can cover tuition, housing stipends, and books for eligible service members. Fathers who served after September 2001 should apply online through VA.gov and contact the school's veteran certifying official. Bring DD-214 and Certificate of Eligibility to enrollment meetings each semester.
(888) 442-4551 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
11. Delaware TRIO Programs — Upward Bound — Free
Federal TRIO college readiness program at the University of Delaware in Newark helping low-income and first-generation high school students prepare for and enter college. Services include tutoring, college visits, and summer academies. Fathers interested in enrolling a child should call the Newark office during weekday hours. Bring photo ID, income documentation, and school records when completing the program application.
(302) 831-2792 · University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website