Educational Grants for People in Recovery

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Educational Grants for People in Recovery

Summary: Education is vital for long-term recovery stability. The first step for financial aid is the FAFSA, as most people in recovery remain eligible for federal grants. Look for specialized grants (like those from recovery partners) and always check with campus financial aid offices and Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) for localized scholarship funds.

Going back to school is a big step toward a secure, happy future in recovery, but the cost can be hard to handle. A lot of people who have gone through treatment at Deluxe Treatment Center have trouble continuing their studies. There are a lot of educational grants and scholarships that are intended for students who are in recovery, which is a good thing.

1. Start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Person filling out FAFSA or scholarship application on a laptop.

You can still get federal funding even if you’re on the road to recovery. The **Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)** is the most important first step. Some drug offenses can make you temporarily ineligible for certain types of financial aid, but most students in recovery can still get important assistance like the Pell Grant. Always fill out the FAFSA first because many state and institutional scholarships demand it.

2. Scholarships for Students Who Are in Recovery

In addition to federal aid, a number of foundations and groups understand the special financial problems that people confront when they are trying to reconstruct their life and provide dedicated funding:

  • The **R&A Therapeutic Partners Scholarship** is for people who want to keep learning after finishing a recovery program.
  • The **Last Resort Recovery Scholarship** helps men who have finished treatment and are going to college or vocational education.
  • **Local Recovery Community Grants:** Many community foundations, AA/NA chapters, and local recovery facilities offer smaller, more particular scholarships for their area. These are usually less competitive.

3. Using support from institutions and the community

Don’t forget about the resources that the schools you want to go to offer directly:

  • **Campus Financial Aid Office:** Always be honest with the financial aid workers, but only to the extent that you feel comfortable doing so. A lot of colleges maintain small, secret emergency reserves or scholarships for students who can show that they are having financial trouble because of special circumstances.
  • **Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs):** If your college has a CRP, they can be great places to find out about local scholarships for sober students. Some of these awards may even be linked to sober living on campus.

The staff at Deluxe Treatment Center is committed to helping you arrange a smooth return to school, job, and community life. We know that having enough money is an important part of being sober, so we offer tools to assist you get the money you need to get back to school.