By: Michael Pearl and Angelica Leicht
Paying for college is a complicated process for any aspiring student. It’s a process that raises a ton of questions, and for students with a disability, those questions are even more complicated.
The good news is that a disability does not impede a college education. There are plenty of resources for those who need help applying and paying for it.
This guide, designed to work with assistive technology, can help you find these resources. Aspiring students with disabilities can use our table of contents to find the best scholarships for them. At the bottom of the page, we also list some tips on how to get federal and private aid.
Scholarships for hearing impairments
The following scholarships are available to students with hearing impairments or to students who have family members with hearing impairments. Hearing impairments can include deafness, bilateral hearing loss or mixed forms of hearing loss.
Travelers Protective Association Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired
The Travelers Protective Association (TPA) provides financial aid to people with deafness or hearing impairment. Recipients will benefit from specialized treatment or education and should be unable to provide the funds for themselves.
Candidates must submit an online application detailing the nature of their hearing deficiency, as well as any prior medical treatment and how they intend to use their funds. Applications must be submitted by adults or by the guardian of a minor and grant recipients are required to send receipts of purchases made with the grant that exceed $50.
Click here to visit the official website and apply for this scholarship.
- Amount: $100 to $1,000
- Deadline: March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31
Original Source: https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/guide-to-paying-for-college-with-disabilities/#hearing
