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Amid the coronavirus outbreak, SCHEV is exercising caution to protect employees and the public.
We are primarily communicating via email, telephone or video conference. Please be safe, be informed and be well.

Private Financial Aid

Financial aid from private resources can be the most elusive of all aid programs.

Available From:

  • Local businesses; 
  • Civic groups; 
  • Churches; 
  • Private benefactors; and 
  • National organizations.

Where to Look:

  • High school guidance counselors;
  • Write, call, or visit businesses, civic groups, churches, etc.;
  • Public libraries; and
  • The Internet. A couple of good websites to start with are: Fastweb and FinAid!

Recommendations:

  • Utilize all free options from local high school, college, and Internet services first.
  • Exercise caution when utilizing professional help and only after exhausting all other free options. There are many organizations and individuals that provide services for a fee. Unfortunately, some of them are not looking out for your best interests. 

SCHEV values honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency and accountability.
Through these values, we create a welcoming work environment that represents the best of who we are as an agency and as individuals.

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