Whelan Foundation: Student Loan Debt Reduction

Overview

Student Loan Debt Reduction

The Whelan Foundation’s mission is to award grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is our goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on Long Island that are normally denied them because of cost.

The Student Loan Debt Reduction (SLDR) is a program that is intended to help those who have a financial need and want to work, or are currently working with children with special needs in various areas. These include Special Education, physical and occupational therapies, and any of the types of programs that are essential for children with special needs. The SLDR is designed to help those who have student debt, and to help ease the financial burden of student loans.

Award Amount

Up to $20,000. $5,000 per year - 4 years

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Requirements:
* Recipient must be a graduate from an accredited college/university in the United States in Special Education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, other behavioral majors, or is working in the special needs community.
* Recipient must demonstrate financial need.
* Recipient must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
* Recipient must maintain full time employment, and be in good standing with their employer.
* Recipient must volunteer at the Whelan Foundation fundraising event and participate at Camp Northstar for this debt reduction award is in place.

Ineligibility

* Applicant cannot be related to the Whelan Family or any current board members