Financial Aid at Beacon College

FINANCIAL AID AT BEACON COLLEGE

Other Scholarship Sources Many employers, professional and social organizations, chambers of commerce, and faith-based groups offer scholarships based on different criteria. There are also scholarships and awards for students who learn differently, including: Learning Ally (learningally.org) — recognizes outstanding academic and personal achievements of students who learn differently who demonstrate the highest standard of performance and commitment in their classroom and communities. Lime Connect (limeconnect.com) — a global non-profit organization that offers scholarships, internships and co-ops for high-potential students with a disability. The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire (shireadhdscholarship.com) — recognizes and supports students diagnosed with ADHD. National Center for Learning Disabilities (ncld.org) — offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD. RiSE Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Awards (risescholarshipfoundation.org) — open to current high school students with a diagnosis of a learning disability or ASD/ PDD. Applicants must have a concurrent diagnosis of LD and/or autism/Asperger. What If Financial Aid Doesn’t Meet All Our College Expenses? If you don’t qualify for aid or if your financial aid package will not cover your expenses, our Office of Financial Aid can help you and your family identify alternative financing options, such as low-interest federal or private loans . Beacon also offers a convenient, interest-free monthly payment plan .

The following websites offer helpful information on federal financial aid and scholarships. Financial Aid Sites salliemae.com/college-planning www.collegeboard.org

www.ed.gov fafsa.ed.gov finaid.org Scholarship Sites collegenet.com/mach25 fastweb.com unigo.com/scholarships#/ fromscholarshipexperts scholarship-page.com

We’re Here to Help! If you have questions about the financial aid process, our Office of Financial Aid is available to assist you in any way. Contact us to arrange for a call or campus meeting: Phone: 855-220-5374 (Toll Free) Email: FinancialAid@BeaconCollege.edu

105 East Main Street Leesburg, Florida 34748 BeaconCollege.edu

DID YOU KNOW?

Because our educational programming is considered therapeutic in nature for students with learning disabilities, you and your family may qualify for significant medical tax deductions . Our tuition, room and board, and fees — as well as computers, books, travel and other education-related expenses — may qualify as a medical deduction for tax purposes. Consult your tax attorney or financial advisor about IRS publications 502 and 907.