Does anyone know of any programs/organizations that provide financial assistance to CF patients returning to school for a career change. I received a successful transplant in 2002 & as a result I am able to pursue my dream of becoming an airline pilot. Tuition is paid for through an education loan, but I need another loan for living & medical expenses. By the way, yes, I did receive FAA medical certification. I've tried the obvious sites (CF Foundation, etc), but to no avail. Savings are running low & I only have 6 more mos. of training left!
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financial assistance for career change?
- Thread starter jetcrazy
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You might also try a "Career Loan"...althought not grant money (meaning it's a loan and you have to pay it back), they're usually at a low interest rate with affordable payments, and you can use proceeds to pay for living expenses while in school.
As per Julie suggestion, your state's voc rehab will probably be your best be and you won't have to pay it back.
A great scholarship search site is www.fastweb.com.
You might check with the trade organizations for the the field you are going into...many offer schloarships for people training in the field.
Another thought...if the field you're going into has union members, the AFL-CIO may be able to offer you assistance via a scholarship.
Also, the companies your parents work for may offer scholarships for their children...sometimes age is a factor in these, but not always.
The financial aid office where you are going to school should be able to give you some additional resources, but if not, feel free to e-mail me directly at abloedel@westwood.edu. (I'm the student finance manager where I work and help people ALL day long find funds for their education...it can be difficult at times, but 95% of the time, there is a program out there.
Amy
36 w/CF
As per Julie suggestion, your state's voc rehab will probably be your best be and you won't have to pay it back.
A great scholarship search site is www.fastweb.com.
You might check with the trade organizations for the the field you are going into...many offer schloarships for people training in the field.
Another thought...if the field you're going into has union members, the AFL-CIO may be able to offer you assistance via a scholarship.
Also, the companies your parents work for may offer scholarships for their children...sometimes age is a factor in these, but not always.
The financial aid office where you are going to school should be able to give you some additional resources, but if not, feel free to e-mail me directly at abloedel@westwood.edu. (I'm the student finance manager where I work and help people ALL day long find funds for their education...it can be difficult at times, but 95% of the time, there is a program out there.
Amy
36 w/CF
also, look into scholarships for people with CF (boomer esiason foundation, cystic fibrosis foundation) School loans/grants aren't meant to ONLY cover tuition and books. Look and see if your school has any special grants for people with Disabilities. My husband and I don't consider CF a disability by any means, but hey, if his college is willing to give us free money because of the CF and they want to call it a grant/scholarship for a disability-call it whatever you want. Just my thoughts though.
Julie (wife to Mark 24 w/CF)
Julie (wife to Mark 24 w/CF)