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Training educators and counselors for today and tomorrow

Selected Financial Aid

Type of Assistance

Eligibility

Process

LC Graduate Scholarships

40 funds support students across all disciplines

Application available in the Office of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistantships

Full-time degree-seeking graduate studies

Apply online: www.lynchburg.edu/GradAssistantships

VDOE SE-GC Grant

Special Education - General Curriculum; please see VDOE SE-GC Grant for eligibility information

Contact Dr. Ed Polloway at 434.544.8655 or polloway@lynchburg.edu

VDOE/LC grant

Early Childhood Special Education; please see ECSE Consortium for eligibility information

Contact Dr. Glenn Buck at 434.544.8689 or buck@lynchburg.edu

Virginia Department of Education grants

Public school special education teachers and paraprofessionals working on required licensure coursework

Application is done through personnel office of local school district; applications also available in the Office of Graduate Studies

Federal loan programs

Broad applicability; may cover up to full tuition costs in certain categories

Complete FAFSA through Office of Financial Aid

Federal loan programs: cancellation options

Individuals teaching in high need areas; may cover up to full tuition costs in certain categories; not need based

Applications and further information available from the Office of Financial Aid (w/ FAFSA)

Employer professional support

Varies based on policies of employer

Personnel Office of employer

GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Educational Program

Veterans (new law focuses on those on active service since 9/11/01)

Information and applications available in the Office of Financial Aid

Virginia Autism Council

Enrollment in autism coursework (awarded on a per course basis)

Application via Virginia Autism Council (www.autismtrainingva.org )

Additional Financial Aid Information