Grants for Kids Whose Parent Is on Disability

Being on disability and having a family that financially depends on you can be a stressful situation. This is particularly true when you have a child pursuing higher education. However, there are grants available to help.

Purpose

A grant is a monetary gift given for financial assistance that the beneficiary does not have to pay back. Grant money given to a child whose parent is disabled helps relieve some of the financial stress that often comes along with funding higher education.

Types

There are many different grants available to a child whose parent is on disability, such as those based on your faith, ancestry and economic status. You may also be able to find a grant pertaining to your parent's disability such as paralysis, blindness, multiple sclerosis, impaired hearing and cancer.

Types and Amounts

Grants come in different forms and dollar amounts. According to Through the Looking Glass, a national center that assists families dealing with disability, there are grants that offer housing, monetary and various other forms of assistance. Grants range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars.

Outlook

Financial aid is currently in great demand, with kids seeking higher education in large numbers. Therefore, new grants and scholarships are always being added to listings for children whose parent is on disability.

Considerations

Finding grants can take some work, so give yourself enough time to research grants and complete applications.

References

• Through the Looking Glass

Resources

• Fundsnet Services: Disability Grants
• Parents With Disabilities Online
• Scholarships.com: Find Money for College