• Helpful Hints for Students with LD Applying to College

    Remember, unlike high school, you will need to decide if you want to disclose your LD to the college or university that you are accepted to. If you have a documented learning disability, you are not required to disclose it to the college. However, you must disclose (some call it “self identify”) and provide essential documentation of your learning disability in order to receive appropriate services and acc...
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  • Method to the Madness- Applying to College

    Applying to College by Paige Larson   Applying to College can be a monumental and daunting endeavor: time-consuming, complex with huge consequences.   It is important to remember, however, that the only time you have NO possibility of getting into a school is if you do not apply.   With that in mind, it is time to get started, make a plan and APPLY.   Get Ready  Before you download your first appl...
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  • Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students

    List available via http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm Almost all colleges and universities provide some level of services and/or accommodations for learning disabled students, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The colleges and universities listed below go a step further...they offer programs, some quite comprehensive, designed to support students with learning...
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  • Statistics

    38 % percent of American school children, 20 million children, are unable to read grade level material.[1]   35% of children with learning disabilities drop out of high school, despite the fact that many are above average in intelligence.[2]   Up to 60% of adolescents in treatment for substance abuse have learning disabilities.[3]   Dyslexia affects at least 1 out of every 5 children in the Un...
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  • Tips for LD Students at College

    Arrive early to class, and get a seat in the front to stay focused and engaged. Register for smaller classes, if a possibility. Even if you are not disclosing your LD, have a friend take notes, or ask the professor if it is a possibility that you tape the class lecture on an audiotape for review. Research if the course textbooks are on audiotape. Explore the option of taking summer classes, in order to...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can apply for the Rise Scholarship Foundation, Inc. award?

A. The criteria for applying for the 2011-2012  award is the following:

  • Must be a current high school, college bound senior who is actively applying to an accredited college or university for the fall 2012.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4 point scale (or equivalent).
  • Must have a documented learning disability, a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not qualify.
  • Must provide a letter of reference from a teacher, high school counselor, or principal of present high school on the enclosed form.  The high school must be in the USA.
  • The recipient must provide RISE Scholarship Foundation, Inc. proof of registration, and the student identification number to accepted college or university for the scholarship to be issued the fall semester of the same year that the award is presented.

Q: When will the recipients and non-recipients be notified?

A: A personal letter will be mailed to the recipients’ home address (as given on the application) during the month of April. Also, an emailed letter will be sent to the listed email account. Due to the large volume of applications that Rise Scholarship Foundation receives, non-recipients will not be personally notified. The names of the recipient/recipients will be posted online on our website, as well.

Q: Are home-schooled children eligible to apply, and if so, what are the requirements for their transcript submissions?

A: Yes. They should submit the same transcripts, IEP or evaluation stating their diagnosis, and information that is required by all applicants.

Q. How many students receive awards?

A. At this time, we are awarding three students for the 2012 award.

Q. Will I get a check for the award if I am the recipient?

A. No, The monies will be paid to the college or university that the awarded individual is admitted to, and has enrolled in for the fall of the same year the award was given. This money is to be used for tuition, books, or room and board at the school.

Q. If I have an LD, who do I contact at the colleges for services?

A. Check out the Office of Disability (or student) Services, if the school has one. These professionals are a wealth of information on what documentation you need, services that are offered, and support for your transition. There are many books that are helpful for students with LD, look on our resource page for a list.

Q. Do more students attend 2 or 4 year colleges?

A. Studies show that many more LD students attend 2 year colleges, than 4 year schools for a variety of reasons. Knowing your disability, and being self aware, makes it easier for you to decide which the best fit is for you. The Rise Scholarship Foundation award can be paid to either one of these types’ colleges or universities.