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The Caltech Financial Aid Office, as well as other sponsoring organizations, strive to assist students on a continuing basis with their financial needs.

After the financial aid award process and the student's matriculation, many opportunities for additional financial aid and scholarships arise. Information regarding many of these opportunities is posted here and outside our office on a regular basis.

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) offers a variety of different scholarship programs for Hispanic American Students. To obtain further details, application materials, and deadline information for the scholarships available please visit: http://www.hsf.net

The National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles provides a variety of scholarships year-round for women, regardless of religious belief or ethnic background, who reside in Los Angeles County. The organization focuses on each applicant's dedication to her chosen path and her financial need. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. For more information visit: http://www.ncjwla.org.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for the students whose parents served in the Marines. Please review the website for details and application information: http://www.mcsf.org.

Sallie Mae Fund applications are now available for a variety of scholarships. These scholarships are available to low income and minority students to increase access to higher education. Please visit their website for requirements, deadlines and application forms: http://www.salliemaefund.org.

If you are a college student who is interested in becoming a naval officer when you graduate, you could apply for the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP). This program pays future naval officers a monthly salary while they are still attending college. Qualified technical majors can receive a salary of approximately $1,500 per month for up to 3 years prior to graduation and qualified non–technical majors can receive this salary for up to 2 years prior to graduation. Additional information is available at http://www.navy.com./benefits/education/

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) offers 2 year to 3.5 year scholarships in all majors. The scholarships are generally capped at $15,000 per academic year towards tuition and fees, with an annual book allowance of $480 and $200/month stipend during the school year. Full-time student status, AFROTC program involvement, and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA is required to be eligible. For more information visit http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/

American Public Power Association "APPA" has DEED Student Research Grants and Internships available. Each year up to ten, $4,000 student research grants and internships are awarded to students conducting research on an energy-related project. Students in energy-related disciplines are eligible. Students must obtain a DEED member sponsor for their student research grant or internship. Applications are accepted January 15 and July 15 each year.