Does NAMI offer any scholarships for college?
Unfortunately NAMI does not provide or sponsor any academic fellowships or scholarships. As a non-profit organization, NAMI’s work focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The following organizations may be able to assist you further. Heath Resource Center at the George Washington University – The Heath Center is a national clearinghouse for information on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. The Center publishes an annually-updated paper on financial resources. The latest version is Creating Options: 2006 Financial Aid for Individuals with Disabilities, which would include persons with serious mental illnesses. This paper may be accessed online through their Web site or by calling their toll-free number. Contact: 800-544-3284 Heath Resource Center 2134 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052-0001 Web site: www.heath.gwu.edu CAUSE – Consumers & Alliances United for Supported Education – Primarily for residents of Massachusetts, this is a program of the Ma
As a non-profit organization, unfortunately NAMI is not able to sponsor academic scholarships or fellowships. However, the following organizations may be able to assist you. Heath Resource Center at the George Washington University – The Heath Center is a national clearinghouse for information on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. The Center publishes an annually-updated paper on financial resources. The latest version is Creating Options: 2007 Financial Aid for Individuals with Disabilities, which would include persons with serious mental illnesses. This paper may be accessed online through their HEATH Website or by contacting them at (202) 973-0904 or AskHEATH@gwu.edu CAUSE – Consumers & Alliances United for Supported Education – Primarily for residents of Massachusetts, this is a program of the Mass. Department of Mental Health, that provides information on scholarship opportunities for persons with serious mental illnesses. Services include academic and car
