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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, and Division of Blind Services. 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 one 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 disability are 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 May 15 2008
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/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_scholarship_Awards

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHE)- for any disability:
Sources of financial aid available at www.ashfoundation.org/Foundation/grants/GraduateScholarships.htm#MSS2

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

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 $6,250.00. 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 and click on Scholarships.

Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship requirements:

FCB scholarship application information.(WORD 2003 Format)

FCB scholarship application information.(PDF Format)

Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Application:

FCB Application.(WORD 2003 Format)

FCB Application.(PDF Format)

The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Application Requirements:

FCCLV scholarship application information.(WORD 2003 Format)

FCCLV scholarship application information.(PDF Format)

The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Scholarship Application:

FCCLV Application (WORD 2003 Format)

FCCLV Application (PDF Format)

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.heath.gwu.edu

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.
ACCESS APPLICATION

Proyecto Vision Scholarships
"A bilingual web site specifically aimed at Latinos and students with disabilities. The scholarships listed here include scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies."
Proyecto Vision Scholarship Site

Proyecto Vision Internships

Links to specific internships and graduate fellowships , including information about the internship responsabilities and deadline information when available, and;
Links to other lists of internships. These other lists are extensive, and allow you to search for internships in your geographic location or based on your interests."

Proyecto Vision Internship Site

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 Requesting Interpreting Services 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, and Division of Blind Services. 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 one 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 disability are 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 May 15 2008 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/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_scholarship_Awards American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHE)- for any disability: Sources of financial aid available at www.ashfoundation.org/Foundation/grants/GraduateScholarships.htm#MSS2 The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/ 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 $6,250.00. 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 and click on Scholarships. Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship requirements: FCB scholarship application information.(WORD 2003 Format) FCB scholarship application information.(PDF Format) Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Application: FCB Application.(WORD 2003 Format) FCB Application.(PDF Format) The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Application Requirements: FCCLV scholarship application information.(WORD 2003 Format) FCCLV scholarship application information.(PDF Format) The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Scholarship Application: FCCLV Application (WORD 2003 Format) FCCLV Application (PDF Format) 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.heath.gwu.edu 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. ACCESS APPLICATION Proyecto Vision Scholarships "A bilingual web site specifically aimed at Latinos and students with disabilities. The scholarships listed here include scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies." Proyecto Vision Scholarship Site Proyecto Vision Internships "This list includes two main types of resources: Links to specific internships and graduate fellowships , including information about the internship responsabilities and deadline information when available, and; Links to other lists of internships. These other lists are extensive, and allow you to search for internships in your geographic location or based on your interests." Proyecto Vision Internship Site 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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