Scholarships and assistance for kids with autism entering college?

My sibling has autism and we're exploring college options. Are there scholarships or financial assistance specifically for students with autism? Any advice on programs or organizations that could support with this would be really helpful!

Absolutely, there are multiple scholarships and college programs specifically designed to assist students with autism. A few of these include:

1. Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Scholarships: The OAR offers the Schwallie Family Scholarship for students attending a two-year or four-year university, and the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship for students attending two-year universities, life skills, or post-secondary programs.

2. Autism Delaware Scholarships: This organization provides scholarships for students attending two or four-year colleges or trade/technical schools.

Apart from scholarships, there are multiple universities that have programs specially designed to support students with autism. These services often provide one-on-one mentors, offer academic and social support, and sometimes provide specialized residential living communities. A few of these include the University of Alabama's Autism Spectrum Disorders College Support Program, Rutgers University's College Support Program (CSP) for Students on the Autism Spectrum, and the University of South Florida's Learning Academy.

Additional resources you might want to research are the Autism Society of America and Autism Speaks. They often have resources dedicated to helping individuals with autism transition to college or other post-secondary opportunities.

Remember, each of these programs and scholarships have their own eligibility criteria and application process. It's worth reaching out to them directly to get the most accurate and up-to-date information. Best of luck to your sibling in their college journey!