Opportunities: Scholarships & Loans
Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Application
The primary purpose of the VTSLP is to provide financial support to students who are preparing to teach in one of Virginia's critical shortage fields. The critical shortage fields are determined annually through the Supply and Demand Survey of Administrative and Instructional Personnel, distributed to every school division in Virginia by the Department of Education. Shortages in specific subject areas are derived from the top 10 academic disciplines identified by the survey as shortage fields. More info.
Old Dominion University Scholarships through Office of Student Financial Assistance There are a number of scholarships available to students majoring in special education. Contact Karen Kendall, Scholarship Coordinator, Office of Student Financial Assistance at (757) 683-5524.
Teach for Virginia Student Loan Program
The "Teach for Virginia" loan provides students with financing options for serving in a critical profession.
The John Albert Gay Scholarship Endowment
The John Albert Gay Scholarship Endowment was established in 1982 for a
student in special education who specializes in emotionally disturbed
children. Consideration will be given to academic performance and
financial need.
The Frank Hill Knecht Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Frank Hill Knecht Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in
1982 in memory of Frank Hill Knecht, an alumna and retired ODU staff member
by his sister, Lena Rosa Conley. The recipient will be an undergraduate or
graduate student majoring in education, preferably special education. The
student will possess motivation and demonstrate financial need.
Further information on the Gay and Knecht Scholarships is available from
the Office of Student Financial Aid http://www.odu.edu/af/finaid/ Students
may also contact Karen Kendall at the Office of Student Financial Aid, 121
Alfred B. Rollins Hall, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0052
(757) 683-3683
U.S. Department of Education
- Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grants/National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
- Student Loan Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers
- Overview of Financial Aid (USDOE)