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The Student Disability Resource Center offers financial assistance through the Johnson Scholarship and the Learning Disability Merit Scholarship. Information as well as applications for these scholarships is listed below; however, if you have any questions regarding these scholarships please contact Bea Awoniyi at (850) 644-9566.

There are other places on campus to find assistance, such as the STAR Center located in the University Financial Aid office, which can be found in UCA 4420. Outside organizations also offer financial assistance for college students with disabilities. For example, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of Blind Services, and even Bank of America offer help based on financial need. It is the responsibility of the student to research and contact any outside organizations offering scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance. Listed on this page you will find requirements and contact information for several financial aid resources.

Johnson Scholarship:

Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, have completed the FAFSA form, submitted an application, send an official transcript(new students only) , and provide documentation of your disability. The student must also complete a personal statement (no more than once double-spaced page) pertaining to your achievements, activities, career goals, and the effects of your disability(ies) along with three letters of references addressing your academic potential and success.

DEADLINE for application materials is due no later than May 15
DEADLINE for FAFSA is April 15 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (PDF format)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (WORD 2003 format)

Johnson Scholarship Application Form (HTML Format)

Learning Disability Merit Scholarship:

Two applicants who have a learning disabilityare chosen each fall semester who have maintained a high grade point average. The student must have at least a 3.2 GPA on all credit hours, provide an official transcript and documentation of disability, have completed at least one year (two semesters), and at least 18 credit hours of coursework at FSU to receive the reward of $300 for the year. Along with these criteria, the student must submit a personal statement (two double-spaced pages) focusing on what you might say to high school students with learning disabilities on how to be successful in college.

DEADLINE for application materials is July 1st
DEADLINE for FAFSA April 15 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

LD Merit Scholarship Application (PDF format)

LD Merit Scholarship Application (WORD 2003 format)

LD Merit Scholarship Application (HTML Format)

Other Financial Aid Resources:
STAR Center
(850) 644-4840
scenter@admin.fsu.edu
4417 University Center A

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation:
2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4862
(850) 245-3399 (Voice/TDD)
(800) 451-4327 (Voice/TDD)
Director: Bill Palmer

Division of Blind Services:
1320 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Tel: (850) 245-0370
Toll Free: (800) 672-7038

Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship- for the deaf:
www.agbell.org/financialaid/agbell_programs.cfm#college

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHE)- for any disability:
Sources of financial aid available at www.ashfoundation.org/grants/

The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship
http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/

Bank of America ADA Scholarship:- for any disability
Bank of America offers scholarships to students who meet ALL these criteria:

Must be a US citizen
High school senior, high school graduate or college student under the age of 40
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on most recent transcript
Pursue a degree in Finance, Business or Computer Systems and plan on a career with a banking institution
Applicants must maintain a permanent residence in states where Bank of America has retail locations: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Metropolitan Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, News York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
·
Must have written documentation from physician documenting the specific disability(ies) of candidate.

To receive an application contact: Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship Program, PO Box 1465, Taylors, SC 29687-0031 or by phone (864) 268-3363 or visit their website at www.scholarshipprograms.org/fsp_scholarships.html

Chair Scholars Foundation: - for physically challenged students
www.chairscholars.org

The Center for Dyslexia has a listing of scholarships for people with LDs
http://dyslexia.mtsu.edu/areasofinterest/adults/collegescholarships

ELA Foundation Fellowship (for female students with a disability):
ela.org/scholarships/scholarships_process.html

FastWeb Scholarship Search:
www.fastweb.com

The Florida Council of the Blind is offering four scholarships consisting of awards totaling $4,500.00. These are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education or professional training beyond the high school level.

If there are any questions, please contact Barbara Grill at 941-966-7056. Or check the Florida Council of the Blind website at www.fcb.org.

Click HERE for an application.

Heath Resource Center:
Download lists of organizations that provide scholarships for persons with disabilities.
Go to www.heath.gwu.edu and click on the third item or access Heath’s website at www.acenet.edu

HEATH has a financial aid and scholarships section
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/links

LD Online has a section on Awards & Scholarships
http://www.ldonline.org/scholarship_ops

The Marion Huber Learning through Listening Awards (RFBD)
http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm#ltl

The Northeast Technical Assistance Center (NETAC) -- which is one of the 4 PEPNet regional centers -- has an online resource of scholarships and financial aid information. It includes some specifically for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Go to www.netac.rit.edu and click on "Financing Your Education."

The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
are given to nine college seniors who are blind or visually impaired, who are registered with RFB&D, and have an undergraduate academic average of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale. Applications are typically available in late October and the deadline for each year is February 21 (or thereabouts if February 21 falls on a weekend). To receive further information, the exact deadline and award applications, please call member services at 800- 221-4792.

RFB&D’S NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2006 APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
Deadline extended until April 7, 2006
ACCESS APPLICATION

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
The 2006 Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
For RFB&D® Members Who Are College Seniors and Blind or Visually Impaired
Click here for an application in PDF

Sources of financial aid/scholarships available at clerccenter.gallaudet.edu. Scroll down to bottom and do a search for scholarships and click on the second option.

For Any scholarship (not necessarily disability related):

Adventures in Education:
www.adventuresineducation.org

CollegeFunds.net:
www.collegefunds.net

College View:
www.collegeview.com

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International:
www.cclvi.org/

Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program:
www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com

Go College:
www.gocollege.com

The Point Foundation
wwwthepointfoundation.org/index.html
Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

	Untitled Document Home Mission Location Transition Documentation FAQ NEWS Staff Faculty Resources Student Resources Scholarships Resources Working for SDRC Power of Giving Student Handbook 08	Financial Aid The Student Disability Resource Center offers financial assistance through the Johnson Scholarship and the Learning Disability Merit Scholarship. Information as well as applications for these scholarships is listed below; however, if you have any questions regarding these scholarships please contact Bea Awoniyi at (850) 644-9566. There are other places on campus to find assistance, such as the STAR Center located in the University Financial Aid office, which can be found in UCA 4420. Outside organizations also offer financial assistance for college students with disabilities. For example, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of Blind Services, and even Bank of America offer help based on financial need. It is the responsibility of the student to research and contact any outside organizations offering scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance. Listed on this page you will find requirements and contact information for several financial aid resources. Johnson Scholarship: Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, have completed the FAFSA form, submitted an application, send an official transcript(new students only) , and provide documentation of your disability. The student must also complete a personal statement (no more than once double-spaced page) pertaining to your achievements, activities, career goals, and the effects of your disability(ies) along with three letters of references addressing your academic potential and success. DEADLINE for application materials is due no later than May 15 DEADLINE for FAFSA is April 15 (www.fafsa.ed.gov) Johnson Scholarship Application Form (PDF format) Johnson Scholarship Application Form (WORD 2003 format) Johnson Scholarship Application Form (HTML Format) Learning Disability Merit Scholarship: Two applicants who have a learning disabilityare chosen each fall semester who have maintained a high grade point average. The student must have at least a 3.2 GPA on all credit hours, provide an official transcript and documentation of disability, have completed at least one year (two semesters), and at least 18 credit hours of coursework at FSU to receive the reward of $300 for the year. Along with these criteria, the student must submit a personal statement (two double-spaced pages) focusing on what you might say to high school students with learning disabilities on how to be successful in college. DEADLINE for application materials is July 1st DEADLINE for FAFSA April 15 (www.fafsa.ed.gov) LD Merit Scholarship Application (PDF format) LD Merit Scholarship Application (WORD 2003 format) LD Merit Scholarship Application (HTML Format) Other Financial Aid Resources: STAR Center (850) 644-4840 scenter@admin.fsu.edu 4417 University Center A Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4862 (850) 245-3399 (Voice/TDD) (800) 451-4327 (Voice/TDD) Director: Bill Palmer Division of Blind Services: 1320 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tel: (850) 245-0370 Toll Free: (800) 672-7038 Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship- for the deaf: www.agbell.org/financialaid/agbell_programs.cfm#college American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHE)- for any disability: Sources of financial aid available at www.ashfoundation.org/grants/ The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/ Bank of America ADA Scholarship:- for any disability Bank of America offers scholarships to students who meet ALL these criteria: Must be a US citizen High school senior, high school graduate or college student under the age of 40 Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on most recent transcript Pursue a degree in Finance, Business or Computer Systems and plan on a career with a banking institution Applicants must maintain a permanent residence in states where Bank of America has retail locations: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Metropolitan Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, News York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. · Must have written documentation from physician documenting the specific disability(ies) of candidate. To receive an application contact: Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship Program, PO Box 1465, Taylors, SC 29687-0031 or by phone (864) 268-3363 or visit their website at www.scholarshipprograms.org/fsp_scholarships.html Chair Scholars Foundation: - for physically challenged students www.chairscholars.org The Center for Dyslexia has a listing of scholarships for people with LDs http://dyslexia.mtsu.edu/areasofinterest/adults/collegescholarships ELA Foundation Fellowship (for female students with a disability): ela.org/scholarships/scholarships_process.html FastWeb Scholarship Search: www.fastweb.com The Florida Council of the Blind is offering four scholarships consisting of awards totaling $4,500.00. These are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education or professional training beyond the high school level. If there are any questions, please contact Barbara Grill at 941-966-7056. Or check the Florida Council of the Blind website at www.fcb.org. Click HERE for an application. Heath Resource Center: Download lists of organizations that provide scholarships for persons with disabilities. Go to www.heath.gwu.edu and click on the third item or access Heath’s website at www.acenet.edu HEATH has a financial aid and scholarships section http://www.heath.gwu.edu/links LD Online has a section on Awards & Scholarships http://www.ldonline.org/scholarship_ops The Marion Huber Learning through Listening Awards (RFBD) http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm#ltl The Northeast Technical Assistance Center (NETAC) -- which is one of the 4 PEPNet regional centers -- has an online resource of scholarships and financial aid information. It includes some specifically for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Go to www.netac.rit.edu and click on "Financing Your Education." The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are given to nine college seniors who are blind or visually impaired, who are registered with RFB&D, and have an undergraduate academic average of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale. Applications are typically available in late October and the deadline for each year is February 21 (or thereabouts if February 21 falls on a weekend). To receive further information, the exact deadline and award applications, please call member services at 800- 221-4792. RFB&D’S NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2006 APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Deadline extended until April 7, 2006 ACCESS APPLICATION Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic The 2006 Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards For RFB&D® Members Who Are College Seniors and Blind or Visually Impaired Click here for an application in PDF Sources of financial aid/scholarships available at clerccenter.gallaudet.edu. Scroll down to bottom and do a search for scholarships and click on the second option. For Any scholarship (not necessarily disability related): Adventures in Education: www.adventuresineducation.org CollegeFunds.net: www.collegefunds.net College View: www.collegeview.com Council of Citizens with Low Vision International: www.cclvi.org/ Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program: www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com Go College: www.gocollege.com The Point Foundation wwwthepointfoundation.org/index.html Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students.

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