Disaboom recently launched a scholarship directory for students with disabilities. The directory includes over 125 scholarships. The list can be found at http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships/

A quick reference guide and Federal Student Aid Summary Chart that describes various federal student aid programs, who may be eligible and how to apply.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2009-2010/e
nglish/glance.htm

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2010 Violet and Cyril Frank Scholarship, which supports a graduate level project to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. For more information go to http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/franks.aspx

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: May 15, 2010.
 

The World Institute on Disability (WID) has a five-year grant to establish the National Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities living in the United States, through Proyecto Vision. Proyecto Vision's website has a list of scholarship opportunties for college students who are Latino and who are living with disability,

Click below for more...
http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html

From DOIT, this guide to funding a college education includes a list of disability-related
scholarships and awards.

Click below for more...
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html

From Disability.gov, this fact sheet provides an overview of the major federal student aid grant programs. The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. To access the fact sheet in English go to
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/Grant_Progra
ms_Fact_Sheet_04_2009.pdf

A Spanish version is available at:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/spanish/Gran
t_Programs_Fact_Sheet_04_2009%28es%29.pdf

Securing The Future Of Your Loved One With Special Needs - A free workshop for parents and guardians.Community Living Inc., Crider Health Center, F.A.C.T., Family Support Services, Life Skills, United Services, Willows Way and other local service providers are collaborating to provide FREE educational workshops on long-term planning for loved ones with special needs. The workshops are open to family members, friends and guardians.

The workshops will provide essential information, regardless of financial situation, to help develop a plan or evaluate an existing plan. The lack of a plan or an improper plan can put a indiviudal at risk for losing benefits. Other topics such as guardianship will also be discussed.

From Michigan State University
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm