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How to Pay for College: Financial Aid for Students with LD - Página 2

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In your search for financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the following links and ideas could be of use to you. Best of luck!

General Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

Center for Scholarship Administration

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

CollegeNET

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

Council for Exceptional Children

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

FastWeb.com

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

FAFSA

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.

GreatSchools

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

HEATH Resource Center

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

Sallie Mae

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

Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
NCLD's list of scholarship opportunities specifically for students with LD.

Students.gov

State funding information for post-secondary education.

U.S. Department of Education

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


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