[nabs-l] Question concerning national grants to assist withtuition

[Greg Aikens]

Also Hope, try contacting the specific programs you are interested in to ask about funding.  The department of education gives out money every year to programs preparing TVIs because there is such a shortage of them nationally.  You might find that the program you are interested in has money to fund part or all of your course work in teaching.  

Best of luck,
Greg


On Jul 16, 2012, at 1:24 AM, Cynthia Bennett wrote:

> Look up the Teachers of Tomorrow program with the NFB. I'm not sure
> that it helps with school, but you will be awarded several great
> opportunities like attending NFB events and networking with other
> TVI's. I think you have to already be in school to become a TVI to
> apply for this, but I really don't know any details.
> 
> And from personal experience, I had a lot more success applying for
> local scholarships. There is a website, www.fastweb.net that has a
> database of scholarships, but like I said, local is better.
> 
> Cindy
> 
> On 7/15/12, Brandon Keith Biggs <brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello, if you contact your rehabilitation counselor they should throw some
>> money at you... If you already have a BA it may be a little more difficult,
>> 
>> but if you're not able to find work as a TVI, they should help. If I were
>> you, I'd try to be an assistant to a TVI and teach skills that don't require
>> 
>> the training. Then when they've seen you work, often times the employment
>> agency will help you fund the program.
>> Also, I believe the NFB has some programs for people who want to become
>> TVIs.
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Brandon Keith Biggs
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Dodge
>> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 7:04 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question concerning national grants to assist
>> withtuition
>> 
>> Hope,
>> The very best way to go about funding for college is to go to the Financial
>> Aid office at the particular college or university you plan to get the
>> degree from.
>> 
>> There are a couple different ways to pay for an education.
>> 
>> (1) Grants -
>> 
>>   - Grants are awarded by the government and private organizations to help
>>   eligible students pay for school. In most cases grants do not need to be
>>   repaid. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
>> 
>> (2) Student Loans -
>> 
>>   - Student loans are offered by the U.S. government. You can pay these
>>   back in low interest or interest-free monthly payments.
>> 
>> (3) Scholarships
>> 
>>   - Scholarships are given out by either the government or by private
>>   companies. Your grades, religious affiliation and other factors will
>> help
>>   you qualify for these.
>> 
>> To adequitely decide the way(s) in which you need to proceed though you
>> really have to talk with a financial aid counselor that knows a great deal
>> about these issues.
>> 
>> Navagating financial aid offices can be extremely frustrating. Some tips:
>> 
>> (1) Try to get there in person and if you can't set up a phone appointment
>> 
>> (2) Have prior transcripts from high school or college as appropriate with
>> you for the appointment
>> 
>> (3) Have information about prior funding and taxes with you as appropriate
>> for the appointment
>> 
>> (4) Try not to get frustrated keep going back as needed
>> 
>> This is vague, I know. However, I hope it is some help to you.
>> 
>> Davd
>> ----------------------------------
>> David Dodge
>> Diversity in Disability Planning Committee Chairperson
>> English Major
>> University at Buffalo
>> 306 Clemens Hall
>> Buffalo, NY 14260
>> daviddod at buffalo.edu
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Hope Paulos <hope.paulos at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello. Can any of you provide me with a website where national grants are
>>> offered to assist with tuition? I'd like to become a teacher of the
>>> visually
>>> impaired but am finding funding difficult. Any help you can provide would
>>> be
>>> greatly appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> Hope Paulos
>>> 
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