APPLYING FOR ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID As you visit colleges, ask about deadlines and the process for applying for admission, financial aid, and college-based scholarships. Ask if scholarships are available for students with disabilities.
How disability-related expenses may affect financial aid .
SEEK HELP The financial aid process may seem overwhelming, so ask for help from the college financial aid office or EducationQuest.
After you apply for financial aid, inform the college of your disability-related expenses. Financial aid will not cover expenses already covered by assisting agencies. Possible disability-related expenses include: • Special education equipment related to your disability and its maintenance. • Special transportation. • Medical expenses relating directly to your disability not covered by insurance. • Services for personal care attendants.
STEPS TO FOLLOW ONCE YOU SELECT A COLLEGE
Once you select a college, you must perform the following tasks to receive disability-related services.
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GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION • Request a copy of your high school IEP/504 Plan and your most recent assessment. • Request an original copy of your diagnosis from your physician or psychological service provider. MEET WITH THE DISABILITY SERVICES COORDINATOR AT YOUR COLLEGE • Review the documentation and discuss possible accommodations. • Keep in mind that federal guidelines do NOT state that all students with a disability must receive ALL accommodations.
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