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To find state-based housing scholarships, you can use a combination of relevant keywords
when conducting online searches such as with Google. Here are some keyword combinations
that might help you find housing scholarships specific to your state:

● State Name + Housing Scholarship

● [State Abbreviation] + Housing Financial Aid
● Affordable Housing Grants + [State Name]
● [State Name] + Rental Assistance Scholarships
● [State Name] + Housing Assistance Programs
● Housing Grants for Students + [State Name]
● [State Abbreviation] + Low-Income Housing Scholarships
● [State Name] + Housing Aid for College Students
● [State Abbreviation] + Housing Support for Students
● [State Name] + Housing Financial Assistance

Public Housing Agency (PHAs)

Some PHAs or related organizations might provide scholarships or educational support to
residents in their housing programs. Some of these housing-specific awards might have more
broad eligibility or are for specific students such as how there are many for those who use
Public or Assisted Housing (Section 8).
● What is Public Housing? Public housing was established to provide decent and safe
rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to
high-rise apartments for elderly families.
● Eligibility for Public Housing: Public housing is limited to low-income families and
individuals. An HA determines your eligibility based on: 1) annual gross income; 2)
whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S.
citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, the HA will check your
references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. HAs will deny
admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a
detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project's environment.

● Use this LINK to find PHAs based in your state.

○ DISCLAIMER: Some listed by state may indicate a “type” of being specific to;
Section 8, low-rent, or combined. If you are not under Section 8, then do not
reach out to that specific contact that is only for Section 8.
● If you have trouble contacting PHAs, contact your local HUD Field Office.
Here is an email template below that you can use when reaching out to these PHAs:

Subject line: Inquiry About Financial Housing Assistance for Students

Hello [PHA Name or Recipient's Name],

I hope this email finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I am writing to inquire about any
financial housing assistance programs, grants, or scholarships that might be available for
students like myself through [PHA Name].

As a [Your Current Status, e.g., college student, recent graduate] in [Your City or Area], I
am seeking opportunities to alleviate the financial burden of housing costs while I pursue my
education. I have heard that [PHA Name] is dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions
to individuals and families in our community, and I am interested in learning about any initiatives
or partnerships that specifically focus on assisting students with housing-related expenses.

If [PHA Name] offers any housing assistance programs tailored for students, or if you have
information about grants and scholarships available in our state, I would greatly appreciate your
guidance. Could you kindly provide me with information about any relevant programs,
application processes, eligibility criteria, and upcoming deadlines?

I am eager to explore potential opportunities for financial housing assistance and would be
grateful for any assistance you can provide. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Information: Phone Number and Email Address]