Financial assistance for students with disabilities may be obtained through several scholarships, a few of which are listed below. If you have any questions regarding any scholarship listed here, please contact the OAS at (850) 644-2428 or email oas-scholarships@fsu.edu.
There are other places on campus to find assistance, such as the STAR Center located in the University Financial Aid office, which can be found in UCA 4400 A. Outside organizations also offer financial assistance for college students with disabilities. For example, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Blind Services offer help based on financial need. It is the responsibility of the student to research and contact any outside organizations offering scholarships, grants, or other financial assistance.
Johnson Scholarship
Applicants must:
- have at least a 2.0 GPA.
- be a Florida Resident.
- pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
- have financial need, as demonstrated by a complete FAFSA.
- submit an application.
First-time applicants must:
- send an official transcript.
- provide documentation of disability (Not required for currently registered OAS students).
- provide a personal statement.
- Maximum one page, double-space discussing your achievements, activities, career goals, and the effects of your disability(ies).
- provide two reference letters addressing your academic success and potential.
The application OPENS on March 1st.
The DEADLINE for application materials is due no later than May 1.
The DEADLINE for FAFSA is June 30th, 2025. (FAFSA Application)
When the application is active, it will be available below. Complete the applicable form, and submit any questions or requests for alternative application formats to oas-scholarships@fsu.edu.
INITIAL (FIRST-TIME) APPLICANT:
2025 - 2026 Initial Johnson Scholarship Application Online Application
2025 - 2026 Initial Johnson Scholarship Application Word Docx [PRINT ONLY]
RENEWAL (RETURNING) APPLICANT:
Johnson Scholarship Application Renewal - Online
2025 - 2026 Renewal Johnson Scholarship Application Word Docx [PRINT ONLY]
For other scholarship opportunities, please visit FS4U.
The Rieves Family Endowment Scholarship
The Rieves Family Endowment provides $1,000 scholarships to deserving full-time students with learning disabilities who are registered with the Office of Accessibility Services. Preference is given to out-of-state students and prior recipients of this scholarship. When the application is active, it will be available below. Complete the applicable form, and submit any questions or requests for alternative application formats to oas-scholarships@fsu.edu.
Dr. Toni Jo Mason Endowment for Excellence Scholarship
The Dr. Toni Jo Mason Endowment for Excellence is a $3,000 scholarship to a College of Education student with at least a 2.5 GPA who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and embodies the “stick-to-it-ness” that drove Dr. Toni Jo Mason to succeed. Any student may apply to be considered for the award; however, it is the preference of the donor that the recipient has a physical, auditory, or visual disability. OAS does not administer the Toni Jo Mason scholarship. Inquires about this scholarship must be made to the College of Education directly. . Access the Toni Jo Mason Scholarship information page directly at FS4U.
