Federal Financial Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

This Insight Brief discusses how students with intellectual disability can utilize federal financial aid to help pay for college. This publication was updated in 2025 to reflect current legislation and policy related to federal financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities. Links to relevant resources with the most current information were added. 

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APA Citation

Weir, C. and Boyle, M. (2025). Federal Financial Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Think College Insight Brief, Issue No. 45. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

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