Financial Aid & Scholarships

Students who wish to apply for federal financial aid must complete the FAFSA, which can be completed online at StudentAid.gov. The Student Financial Aid Office is another excellent resource for any questions that you may have about financial aid at the University of Louisville.

Institutional Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Soper Memorial Scholarship

University of Louisville students with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis may be eligible for this scholarship. Contact us for more information.

Anthony X. Flaherty Scholarship

University of Louisville students with a hidden disability enrolled in Summer classes may be eligible for this scholarship. Contact us for more information.

Julie Beth Hayden Foundation Scholarship

University of Louisville students who are Deaf may be eligible for this scholarship. Contact us for more information.

Nicholas H. Colton Memorial Scholarship

University of Louisville students diagnosed with Autism may be eligible for this scholarship.  Preference given to an incoming freshmen from a Jefferson County Public Schools high school majoring in biology or other STEM-related fields. Contact us for more information.

Heidi King Vaughn Scholarship

University of Louisville students that work with the Disability Resource Center may apply for the Heidi King Vaughn Scholarship. Visit the Student Financial Aid Office page for information about this scholarship.

Schlaug Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to University of Louisville students with financial need. Preference for this scholarship will be given to a student with a disability. Visit the Student Financial Aid Office page for information about this scholarship.

Other Resources & Scholarships

Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Persons with a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment and who can benefit in terms of employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services may qualify. They provide services for students who will be seeking employment. Often times students will receive aid throughout school. Visit Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for additional information.

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has several financial aid programs that are administered by KHEAA. Visit Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority for additional information.

Kentucky Association on Higher Education and Disability (KY AHEAD) Scholarship

KY AHEAD offers an annual scholarship to two students with disabilities attending higher education institutions in Kentucky. Visit Kentucky AHEAD for timeline and additional information.