Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation

• The Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) — a scholarship program for students with CF enrolling in an undergraduate college program or a vocational school in the fall. CFSF was founded by a parent of a young adult with CF and is neither part of nor funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded and may be used for tuition, books, and room and board, for up to one year of study.  Students may reapply the following year for an additional award, but are not guaranteed future awards.  Awards are sent directly to the institution that the student is attending. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and leadership.  For application forms, deadlines and other information, visit  www.cfscholarship.org or call (847) 328-0127.

CREON Family Scholarship Program

• CREON Family Scholarship Program — Applicants include U.S. citizens with CF who are high school seniors, vocational school students or college students enrolling in higher education in the fall. Awards are based on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, financial need, a creative representation, and the ability to serve as a role model to others who have CF. 

Forty eligible students each will receive $2,000 per year for up to two years of study and a year's supply of CREON MINIMICROSPHERES.  Applications are available at CF care centers nationwide from February through June. For application deadlines and more information, visit Solvay Pharmaceuticals'  Family Scholarship Web page.

The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program

• The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to assist persons with CF to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated need and accomplishment, both academic and other.  Grants are made each year to people with CF who exhibit clear academic goals and a commitment to participate in activities outside the classroom.  Grants are made directly to the academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees.  For application deadlines and more information, visit www.elizabethnashfoundation.org.

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Other Resources

For other options, contact the George Washington University HEATH Resource Center for a publication entitled, "Creating Options: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities," which provides contact information and background about financial assistance opportunities. To obtain a copy, please contact:

The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: (202) 973-0904
Fax: (202) 994-3365
E-mail:  askheath@gwu.edu
www.heath.gwu.edu

Federal Student Aid Information Center at the U.S. Department of Education provides a publication entitled "The Student Guide" which lists many financial assistance programs:

Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Phone (800) 4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
www.studentaid.ed.gov

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