I was diagnosed with lupus when i was 17 years old, a senior in high school getting ready to go to college. Going to college is difficult on it's own, going to college with lupus even harder! Tuition is expensive and so are lupus-related medical bills (not to mention they are usually unexpected). Sometimes older lupus patients even have to go back to school because their job is not lupus friendly. Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know about an awesome foundation that provides scholarships just for students with lupus; Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence (L.I.F.E.).
Living with lupus is not something you can ignore, it’s something you must learn to live with and the best way to do that is to learn as much about it as you can. College is expensive. Lupus associated medical bills can be even more expensive! Thank you L.I.F.E. for not only providing me with financial assistance for college, but also encouraging me to take charge of my health. I strongly encourage students with lupus to apply for this scholarship! Good luck!
Do they help with grad school also or just undergrad? I was 7 when mine started so I’ve done the college with lupus thing and yes it is hard. Good luck and thanks for the info.
I'm pretty sure they also do grad school, medical school, law school, etc.
Annemarie said:
Do they help with grad school also or just undergrad? I was 7 when mine started so I've done the college with lupus thing and yes it is hard. Good luck and thanks for the info.
If you can please share this with the students! If you'd like, I can even ask the President of L.I.F.E. to send over some pamphlets.
Ann A. said:
Thanks for sharing this. Even though I have retired, I am helping the university where I worked for 30 years with development. Great back in the 70s would have helped my knees last longer.
In the application you have to show proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted (and will be starting the upcoming semester). If you are selected as a winner, the funds are sent directly to your school.
slappyhappy89 said:
This is absolutely a wonderful idea!
But one question: Is it possible I could get the scholarship before I begin college or do I already have to be in college?
This could really help me out.
I hope all of you guys found this just as helpful.
Oh...darn. If I wasn't so far in debt, I would be in college right now. *Sigh*.....
b1007 said:
In the application you have to show proof that you are currently enrolled or have been accepted (and will be starting the upcoming semester). If you are selected as a winner, the funds are sent directly to your school.
slappyhappy89 said:
This is absolutely a wonderful idea!
But one question: Is it possible I could get the scholarship before I begin college or do I already have to be in college?
This could really help me out.
I hope all of you guys found this just as helpful.
This is cool to know about! Im currently working towards my bachelors in early childhood and elementary teaching. In MN not sure if all states have it but they have Vocational Rerehabilitation services (voc rehab). They go off of your income and pay a % of your tution, books, and any other school needs, as well as help you find a job. Even to the point of getting the tools/supllies you need for the job. Wether its a special chair,desk, keyboard etc... Its been a great help to me!! The lady i work with is always calling and checking to see how im doing. It isn't the easiest thing juggling school and lupus but im not going to let lupus ruin my dreams! :D even if my advisor doesnt think i cant do it!
Louters that sounds like a really cool program they have in MN! It seems like they really care. You might still want to consider applying for the scholarship so they can help pay off what the program doesn't cover. Just a thought. Good luck getting your bachelors, you can do it!