Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships

For People with Disabilities

Scholarships Handout*

A list of sholarships by disability.

On Campus

• LCC Financial aid 
  LCC financial information Web site, including satisfactory academic progress standards, disqualification and appeal processes.

Off Campus

• The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)

In 2009 announced a new scholarship program to support students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education.

• Proyecto Vision Scholarship Opportunities
  Great chronological list of scholarships with a focus on those with disabilities. Check each scholarship requirements carefully.

• disABLEDperson, Inc.
  Annual fall national scholarship competition. You will need to register to get the details.

• The Foundation Center
  Funding Resources for people with disabilities.

• The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center

Online clearinghouse for post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities.

• MIUSA

Mobility International USA, National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, list of scholarships, fellowships and overseas exchange funding.

• Incight™ Scholarships
  The Incight Fellow Scholarship Program offers a long-term commitment to students entering and attending college. Requirements are as follows:
  • Physical disability, including sight, hearing and learning disabilities.
  • Essay of 250 word max. Please see application for subject matter.
  • Letter of Reference. Applicant may choose individual, no limit on length.

• National Federation of the Blind
  The National Federation of the Blind has a large scholarship program whose awards are made solely to persons who are legally blind. Each year at its national convention in July, the Federation awards thirty scholarships to high-achieving legally blind students.

• Learning Ally National Achievement Awards

For eligible members, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, enterprise and service to others.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education
  The site for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education highlights available government resources and the application process.

• The University of Washington's DO-IT Center
  DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) funding strategies for students with disabilities.

• Washington Center Scholarships and Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities
  The Washington Center provides scholarship awards in the amount of $2,500 for students with disabilities. The center also helps to provide internship opportunities to assist students in developing leadership skills and gaining valuable experience in government, business and non-profit sectors.

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