I'm currently receiving SSDI benefits and want to pursue a college degree. Does anyone know of scholarships or grants specifically for SSDI recipients?
Yes, there are several scholarships and grants designed to help SSDI recipients and persons with disabilities attend college. Here are a few you might look into:
1. The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships: These scholarships are specifically designed for students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
2. The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship: This supports students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia.
3. The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship: Available for undergraduate or graduate students with a disability, who are majoring in a field related to disability and health.
4. The Microsoft Disability Scholarship: This is awarded to promising high school students with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry.
5. The 1800wheelchair Scholarship: This grant is not only for physical disabilities but emotional and intellectual ones too.
In addition to these, the federal government offers the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), which are needs-based grant programs that you might be eligible for as well. Be sure to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible to see what kind of need-based aid you might qualify for.
Do note that eligibility requirements vary for each of these scholarships and grants, so you'll want to make sure you meet the respective criteria before you apply.
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