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Portland, IN

My son has Asperger's and is a senior in high school. Does anyone know of scholarships for kids with Asperger's or Autism to help them attend college? Thank you for your help!!

December 6, 2011
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Members shared practical strategies for finding college scholarships for students with Asperger's or autism, with the strongest recommendation... Read more

Members shared practical strategies for finding college scholarships for students with Asperger's or autism, with the strongest recommendation being to complete the FAFSA form and connect with Vocational Rehabilitation services through the county, which can cover tuition, books, and transportation for students with disabilities. Several members suggested researching online using terms like "autism scholarships" and "disability scholarships," checking with college financial aid offices and high school guidance counselors, and exploring programs like the Organization for Autism Research's Schwallie Family Scholarship and College Living Experience. A recurring theme was both hope and anxiety about the college transition, with members acknowledging that while support services exist, they can be expensive and not all students thrive in traditional college settings despite available accommodations.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Anyone looking for this (or anything else) should really use Google which is an AWESOME tool. Google "Aspergers" and "scholarship" and you'll find several things, including this good program:

"In 2008, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) introduced the Schwallie Family Scholarship Program to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. As of November 1, 2012, OAR has awarded a total of $260,500 to 84 students from across the country through this program. Supported initially through gifts from the family of OAR Board member, Ed Schwallie, the scholarship fund has also received generous support from the Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation in each of the last four years."

August 15, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

So no one has found a specific scholarship for kids with Aspergers or HFA?

August 11, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son tried college but was unable to handle the organizational requirements needed to be successful.. He resisted prompting etc and support services offered. I was never able to find any scholarships for autism.. and although CLe offers help it is for their program which is added to the cost of the college tuition.. My vocational center was unwilling to contribute to the CLE program which would have been ideal.. If you have enough money you can find the supports for your child to be successful in college.. We, unfortunately, weren't that fortunate.

December 14, 2011
A MyAutismTeam Member

wow that sounds wonderful! my daughter is a senior in Citrus County FL, we are registered with VR as well. They have had some changes in administration in our office, but had said they would help with college expenses. I would google autism scholarships and see what you find. It is going to be one of my projects over christmas to look for scholarships for autism. There are a few for students with disabilities that I found, but the cutoff date was November 15th. I'm scared too, my daughter is going to stetson, so I think the transition will be hard for me as well...

December 8, 2011
A MyAutismTeam Member

First make sure you fill out the fafsa form for grants/scholarships, depending on where your child is going to school will make a difference. Ask the college about any scholarships for kids with disabilities or incoming Freshman. Our kids are not usually very athletic, but in some smaller colleges there may be sports, music, drama, etc types of scholarships available. There may be some local scholarships available. You could check with the guidance counselor at school. Many organizations like Elks club, 4-H, Legion, Bank, etc will have smaller scholarships, but they all add up. Bigger companies also have scholarships that are available. There are also some ethnic scholarships available. Western Fraternal life gives college scholarships.

December 7, 2011

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