FINANCIAL AID
Students are encouraged to explore different options when looking for ways to help pay for college.
Some students with disabilities may qualify for assistance from the Department of Rehabilitation Services. For more information on how to apply for these services and the criteria for acceptance, please contact:
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
1281 Highway 51
P.O. Box 1698
Madison, MS 39110
Toll Free: (800)443-1000
http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us/
In addition, some colleges have scholarships specifically for students with disabilities. Contact the Office of Financial Aid or disability services office of your chosen college to inquire about these types of scholarships.
There are also national scholarships available for students with disabilities. To find a partial list of scholarships available on a national level, visit this website (please note that clicking this link will take you away from the College Access website): http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html.