Financial Aid and Resources
Potential Funding Sources
(contingent upon eligibility)
- Federal Pell Grant (FAFSA application must be completed; available online at https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Scholarships through organizations for individuals with disabilities
Scholarships for individuals with Down Syndrome: https://rubysrainbow.org/
Scholarships for individuals with Autism: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp - Funding for South Carolina residents: Students who meet the criteria could be eligible for the CTP (College Transition Program) Grant. Please note that award amounts are subject based on available funding.
- 'Making A Difference for Autism' Scholarship: https://kfmmakingadifference.org/scholarship-programs-for-adults-with-autism/
- Funding for Horry County residents: Based on available county revenue and student’s unmet financial need
- LIFE Program Department Endowed Scholarship
Opportunities for “LIFE Support”
- Designate the LIFE program at CCU as the recipient of your University contributions
- Establish LIFE scholarships to offset tuition costs
- Sponsor a student to live on campus
- Support academic enrichment by purchasing a student’s textbooks
- Request a LIFE intern at your place of business
- Provide opportunities for employment interviews and/or part-time employment
- Be an advocate throughout our community
Resources
- Think College! College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities: http://www.thinkcollege.net
- College Transition Connection: http://collegetransitionconnection.org/
- National Down Syndrome Society: http://www.ndss.org/
- The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: http://aaidd.org/
- Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/
- National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/
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LIFE Program
Coastal Carolina University
Prince Building 123
100 Tom Trout Drive
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
Phone: 843-349-2665