Grants & Funding

10 Facts About K-12 Education Funding

Information from the U.S. Department of Education regarding K-12 education funding.

Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project

Find options for financing assistive technology through grants and loans sponsored by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).

Applying for Federal Student Aid

Web site from the U.S. Department of Education that opens the door to the federal student aid process.

Assistive Technology Funding Resources for School-Aged Students with Disabilities

Journal of Special Education Technology article on funding resources including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as a funding source for assistive technology.

Assistive Technology Program - Fiscal Year 2005 Performance Plan

Details of a plan to increase availability of, funding for, access to and provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.

Center for Special Education Finance (CSEF)

CSEF addresses fiscal policy questions related to the delivery and support of special education services throughout the United States.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grants

Grants are given to programs or projects that improve the daily lives of people living with paralysis, particularly spinal cord injuries. Funding is awarded twice yearly to programs in three categories.

Consolidation Loans

Information on Consolidation Loans, which allow you to combine your federal student loans into a single loan with one monthly payment.

Department of Education Financial Aid Programs

Information regarding financial aid programs to help students and families pay for post-secondary education.

Department of Education Grant Announcements

Notices of federal grant application announcements for the U.S. Department of Education.

Department of Education Grants Overview

Information about Department of Education grants and funding to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the special needs of students.

Department of Education Student Guide

Explains student financial aid programs the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) office administers.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Information on VEAP, an education benefit for veterans who paid into the program while they were in the service.

Direct Loans

Information on Direct Loans, one of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs provided by the U.S. Department of Education that provides students with a way to borrow money to pay for education after high school.

Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects & Centers Program Final Rule - 34 CFR Parts 350

Amendments to the regulations governing the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Programs as part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative to remove unnecessary regulations, clarify program requirements and improve the selection criteria.

Disability Funders Network

Organization that focuses on inclusion of disability in grantmaking programs and inclusion of people with disabilities in grantmaking organizations.

Federal Pell Grants

Information on Pell Grants, which are awarded to qualified undergraduate students and to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added.

Federal Perkins Loans Frequently Asked Questions

Addresses commonly asked questions about Perkins Loans, low-interest loans for both undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.

Federal Register

The Federal Register is the federal government's official daily publication for final rules, proposed rules, and other notices issued by Federal agencies, including grants and funding announcements.

Federal Student Aid (FSA) Programs

Information about FSA Programs, the largest source of college financial assistance in the United States, including Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans for parents, Consolidation loans, Federal Work Study (FWS), Perkins loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).

Finding Funders - Web Sites of Private Foundations

Links directory for private foundations.

Funding Your Education After High School

Describes the variety of student financial aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education.

GovLoans.gov

Centralized source for federal loan information.

Grants.gov

Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies.

Internet Resources for Foundations & Grants

Links designed to assist in locating potential sources of funding.

Montgomery GI Bill

Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the Montgomery GI Bill, which provides education benefits to eligible veterans for college, business, technical or vocational school; tuition assistance; apprenticeship; job training; correspondence courses and other educational programs. Document is in Word format.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

The U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid information.

PLUS Loans (Parent Loans)

Information about PLUS loans, which help parents pay their children's higher education expenses.

Stafford Loans

Information from the U.S. Department of Education on Stafford Loans (which consist of Federal Family Education Loans & Direct Loans) that help students pay for college.

State Higher Education Agencies

Contact information and Web site addresses for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.

Statutes Governing Federal Financial Assistance Programs

A list of laws, regulations and executive orders prohibiting discrimination in lending, including discrimination against people with disabilities.

VA Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance

Education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. May be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship and on-the-job training.

Vocational Rehabilitation Projects for American Indians with Disabilities

A listing of Vocational Rehabilitation programs specifically for Native Americans with disabilities wanting financial assistance for higher education programs.
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