Advocating for African American families with children who learn differently.
Financial Assistance
Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, New York 10016-8806 (212) 545-7510 www.LD.org
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. The idea candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role model for others who struggle with LD. For more information, click here.
Black Student Fund 3636 16th Street, N.W., 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20010-1146 (202) 387-1414 www.blackstudentfund.org
Since 1964, the Black Student Fund (BSF) has provided financial assistance and support services to Washington metropolitan area African American students, grades pre-kindergarten to 12, and their families. BSF-assisted students stay in school, graduate high school with distinction and enter college. 70% of these students are from one-parent households?many are the first generation to progress to higher education.
Commonweal Foundation Learning Disabilities Support Program 10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 150 Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 (240) 450-0037 www.weal.org/lsp.html
The Foundation's Learning Disabilities Support Program provides services for students whose families do not have the financial resources to pay for such services privately, or who cannot obtain them in the public schools. For qualified students, a variety of services may be provided, including diagnostic testing to identify any learning disabilities, remediation to address learning deficits, and speech and language therapy. Geographical restrictions apply. Click here for more information.
The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center 2121 K Street, NW Suite 220 Washington, D.C. 20037 (800) 544-3284 www.heath.gwu.edu
The HEATH Resource Center provides information to help individuals with disabilities seek and obtain financial assistance for postsecondary education. Click here for more information.
National Association of Independent Schools 1620 L Street, N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20036-5695 (202) 973-9700 www.nais.org
The NAIS provides detailed information on financing an independent school education, including what financial aid options are available for your family, the steps in applying for aid, and common myths about financial aid. Click here for more information.
