Durham, North Carolina
PACC is a parent driven support group that has been developed in collaboration with the ARC of Durham County. PACC is committed to empowering families with children with communication impairments and disabilities. PACC holds monthly parent support meetings that address parents’ individual and collective concerns through open and confidential group discussion. Further, it will provide parents with educational and learning tools that will enhance their understanding of communication impairments and disabilities through guest speakers, videos, books, etc.
A Service of:
North Carolina Central University's
Department of Communication Disorders

Contact Info

Contact Info:
bbpacc2010@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Children with Learning Disabilities/Post Secondary Scholarship Information

A list of scholarships specifically for children with disabilities to help aid the transition to college or technical schools:


Who:
What:

National Center for Learning Disabilities
Two $10,000 awards given to high school seniors with an identified learning disability (LD) who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.


Two $1,000 scholarships for students with LD, one of which is designated for a student pursuing an education and/or a math degree. One ADD/ADHD scholarship will also be awarded.

A renewable $750 award available to high school students with physical, learning, cognitive, hearing, or vision disabilities.

Three $6,000 and three $2,000 awards available to high school seniors with LD who demonstrate leadership skills, scholarship, and a high level of service to others; must be a member of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D).


A $1,000 award for a student with LD and/or ADHD who has demonstrated initiative, talent, and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field - including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service.




Available to students with disabilities with financial needs who enroll in a State University System of Florida institution.




General Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

What
What
A list of scholarship programs available to students that are categorized by topics and special interests.



Allows students to search for scholarships that match their personal profiles and needs.


A list of grants, scholarships, and funding links and resources for students.



A widely used resource on money for college, financial aid, and more.


Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school


A list of books, web links, and specific scholarships and loans that address financial aid opportunities for students with disabilities.


In the search bar on the right, enter "Financial Aid" for links to scholarships for students with LD.

Information and resources to assist students with the financial aid process.

State funding information for post-secondary education.

Financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education, including information about Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, and more.




Information posted by Amanda Carter and Blanca Segovia


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