2007-10-06 12:25:38 · 3 answers · asked by Lily 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Not likely, free rides are typically only given either for certain scholarships, such as the National Merit Scholarship, or military, the National Guard will pay 100% of your education. However, medical problems can play a role in how much financial aid you receive when filing your FAFSA, or applying for university and other scholarships.
2007-10-06 12:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no absolute provisions for colleges that I have ever known of to provide free tuition...but, I am guessing there could be donated money to help those that have had some "specific" prevailing medical problem that the donor(s) intended to help because they or a family member had that medical problem. Those kind of funds are sporadic and limited in nature.
It is rare to find a "free ride"...and of course that would be a highly competetive situation...since everyone would like college paid for. Money is more often tendered to those that are going to do "something for others" with the degree they are seeking ...rather than what others are to do for them. For example, you could probably get scholarship money for a degree in nursing sooner that you would because you have an anxiety disorder.
Usually it is "money" that goes to colleges for research work on a specific medical problem. People working on an advanced degree might "get a stipend" or "schooling paid" while completing a graduate degree and being involved in furthering research for say "cancer".
I guess one would need to search to see if "your medical problem" has an "Association for -------- Disorders & Diseases". Part of the application will probably include how long you have been involved and actively participated to raise money for the cause (medical problem).
If possible I would point out the medical problem in your question....to have a specific response to that.
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2007-10-06 13:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to get a 'free ride' in a wheelchair but you are still going to have to think for yourself. In University, like any education, you get out of it what you put into it.
2007-10-06 12:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋