Give Every Child the Opportunity to Thrive
Families raising children with special needs face extraordinary financial challenges. Tuition for specialized schools, therapy services, and supportive programs can cost $20,000–$100,000 per year, and most insurance plans cover only a fraction of these expenses. Many families are forced to make impossible choices—foregoing therapies, delaying interventions, or pulling their child out of a program that could change their life.
Why This Matters
1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Source: CDC, 2023Special education and therapy costs can exceed 4 times the cost of general education.
Source: National Center for Education StatisticsEarly intervention dramatically improves long-term outcomes, yet many families cannot afford these critical resources.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Without financial assistance, these children risk falling behind academically, socially, and emotionally—despite having the potential to thrive with the right support.
How Education Aid Makes a Difference
Our Support a Special Student Scholarship Program ensures that children with special needs can access:
Specialized K–12 school tuition tailored to their learning needs
Therapeutic services, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy
Assistive technologies and supportive resources
Unlike traditional scholarships, funds are paid directly to schools and providers, ensuring 100% of your donation goes toward life-changing educational and therapeutic support.
How You Can Help
Each scholarship provides $1,000 per month in direct financial support for a child’s tuition or therapy needs.
- Speech therapy typical range: $100–$250/session; evaluations $200–$500
- ABA therapy (uninsured): $62,000–$249,000/year
- Assistive tech: pediatric power wheelchairs often $1,500–$10,000+; AAC devices several thousand (coverage varies)
Suggested Donation Levels
$100 – Provides one week of therapy sessions for a child
$250 – Covers specialized learning materials and tools
$500 – Funds half a month of therapy or supplemental tuition support
$1,000 – Fully supports one month of educational and therapeutic assistance for a child
$12,000 – Funds an entire year of transformative support for one student
Your gift changes lives. Every dollar brings a child closer to thriving academically and emotionally.
The Impact of Your Gift
Each scholarship you fund tells a story of transformation. Students who once struggled to stay in school now excel in their studies and contribute positively to society. Their success is a direct result of compassion and generosity from people like you. Many go on to mentor others, creating a ripple effect of learning and leadership. Your support proves that one act of kindness can reach far beyond its beginning. Through your gift, you empower a young mind to dream without limits and achieve without fear. Together, we build hope that lasts for generations.
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 Special Student Scholarship Program, please contact Karyn Balfour at kbalfour@educationaid.org.