Removing Financial Barriers at Every Stage of Education

From K–12 special needs education and therapy to non-tuition student support and post-graduation loan relief, Education Aid funds targeted scholarships at critical moments.

Mission Statement

Education Aid committed to removing financial barriers that prevent students and graduates from reaching their full potential. Whether it’s helping a student stay in school, supporting a child with special needs, or easing the burden of student loan debt, our programs are designed to provide timely, targeted relief when it’s needed most.

Removing Financial Barriers Where Traditional Aid Falls Short

Education Aid provides targeted, donor-funded scholarships that cover critical costs traditional aid often ignores—specialized education and therapy, non-tuition living expenses, and student loan payments after graduation. By addressing these gaps directly, we help students remain enrolled, supported, and on track toward long-term stability.

Why These Scholarships Matter

Traditional aid rarely covers the real cost of education.

Tuition assistance often stops short of covering the expenses that most commonly derail students—therapy, specialized instruction, housing, food, childcare, and essential equipment. Education Aid steps in where traditional aid falls short.

Children with special needs face barriers that compound early and quickly.

Specialized K–12 education, therapy services, and assistive equipment can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year, while insurance coverage is often limited or inconsistent. Early and consistent support dramatically improves long-term outcomes, yet many families cannot afford these critical services.

Small financial gaps can have life-altering consequences.

When families or students cannot cover essential costs, progress is interrupted—therapies are delayed, students withdraw from programs, and educational momentum is lost. Targeted support at the right moment can prevent long-term setbacks.

Non-tuition expenses are a leading cause of college attrition.

Even when tuition is covered, students frequently leave school due to unmet living expenses such as rent, food, textbooks, transportation, and childcare. The Support a Student Scholarship helps students remain enrolled by addressing these overlooked costs.

Graduation does not end financial vulnerability.

Many graduates enter the workforce already struggling with student loan payments, placing them at risk of delinquency or default. The Support a Graduate Scholarship provides temporary, targeted relief to help graduates stabilize during early career transitions and protect their financial futures.

Targeted support creates stability, not dependency.

Education Aid’s scholarships are designed to address specific, time-bound financial barriers through direct payments to schools, providers, and servicers. This approach ensures accountability while helping recipients move forward with greater stability and independence.

How Your Support Is Used

Therapy and Medical Equipment

Payments for therapy services and medical or assistive equipment are made directly to licensed providers, schools, or vendors on behalf of the student.

Tuition for Private K-12

Tuition payments for specialized K–12 education are made directly to approved schools or educational programs on behalf of the student.

Subsidies for Rent and Utilities

Subsidies for rent and utilities are paid directly to landlords or utility providers on behalf of the recipient.

Textbooks and Computers

Gift certificates may be issued to approved bookstores, or direct payments will be made to vendors for required textbook and computer purchases.

Childcare and Food

Payments for childcare are made directly to licensed daycare providers on behalf of the student. Gift certificates may be issued to approved children’s stores and supermarkets to help cover food and childcare-related expenses. Contributions toward school meal plans are made directly to the school when applicable.

Student Loan Payments

Student loan payments are made directly to loan servicers on behalf of approved recipients.

Voices of Impact:

“Words cannot express how thankful I am to Education Aid! This scholarship was crucial in ensuring my success during my final year of law school. I have always worked part-time jobs while going to school. During my second year of law school, the extent of my student loan debt became real, and I shifted my focus from academics to working as many hours as I could in order to take out less in student loans. Thankfully, this scholarship not only made it possible for me to take out less loans, but it also made it possible to work less so that I could focus on my grades and finish law school with strong academic credentials. I will forever be grateful to Education Aid for its generosity and for its contribution to my success.”

Qesar Veliu

Speak Out Against Prejudice Scholarship Recipient

"I will be using my degree to provide advocacy services for senior citizens and disabled veterans. I hope to deal specifically with medical insurance issues, and coverage of medical services within those populations. While I am very blessed to have VA disability benefits and financial aid, it is just simply not enough to cover all of my expenses, such as rent, utilities, car/gas, books, and daycare. Being selected for this scholarship program will enable me to focus on my school work, and relieve the pressure associated with having to work several jobs to cover my day-to-day living expenses. I will be able to attend school full-time without having to worry about making ends meet with three young children."

Julie Raysbrook

Nursing Home Abuse.net- Awareness and Prevention Scholarship Recipient

"I’ve thought about dropping out of school due to financial stress and not owning a computer,” said Nadeau. “Ten thousand dollars to me, means millions of dollars. I’ll be able to buy a computer instead of having to go to the library to complete assignments. I’ll have more time with my boys, and less time worrying about where the money will come from.” She added that after graduating from Remington, she’s considering obtaining her bachelor’s degree or starting her career in criminal justice."

Mary Nadeau

Online Colleges.org Scholarship for Single Parents Recipient

We Follow The Process

We follow a simple, proven process to identify students in need, provide targeted support, and guide them toward graduation.Every step is focused on removing financial barriers so they can achieve academic success.

Identify Needs

We find students and graduates facing financial hardship.

Provide Support

Offer scholarships and aid for essential non-tuition expenses.

Reduce Burden

Limit the need for excessive work or loan debt.

Ensure Success

Help students complete their education and thrive after graduation.

Contact Education Aid

For questions about our scholarship programs, partnerships, or donor-supported initiatives, please contact us by email.

info@educationaid.org

Interested In Funding A Scholarship

Education Aid will work with any company, organization, or individual to create a Scholarship Program that meets their mission and values. If you are interested in sponsoring a Scholarship Program yourself; or making a general contribution to the Support a Student Scholarship Program, please contact Karyn Balfour at kbalfour@educationaid.org.