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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Bluestone VOICES for Autism awards financial aid each quarter to support families of and providers for children on the autism spectrum.

For 2025, applications for Child Therapy Financial Aid awards will only be accepted during the following periods:

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1st Q: February 7 – March 14, 2025

2nd Q: May 9 – June 13, 2025

3rd Q: August 8- September 12, 2025

4th Q: November 7 – December 12, 2025

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NOTICE REGARDING SUBMISSION:  2nd Quarter 2025 Bluestone for VOICES Autism Child Therapy Financial Aid Application Package includes the following documents:

  1. Completed and signed 2nd Q Bluestone VOICES for Autism Financial Aid Application

  2. Most recent paystub for each employed household member identified in FAMILY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION section of the application

  3. Most recent FEDERAL IRS 1040; only pages 1 & 2 are required

  4. Most recent invoice(s) from child's autism therapy service provider(s) listed in the application. Screenshots of child's account are not acceptable; only an invoice from the child's autism therapy service provider will be accepted. 

  5. As applicable (see CHILD’s INFORMATION section) physician letter confirming Child’s diagnosis.

  6. All electronically submitted application packages consisting of the application form, Federal IRS 1040, recent invoice(s) and recent paystub documents, must be submitted in PDF or JPEG format.

All 2nd Q 2025 Application Packages MUST BE RECEIVED between the dates of May 9th and June 13th, 2025.  Any 2nd Q 2025 Application Package received before May 9th, 2025 OR after June 13th, 2025, will not be accepted.  The 2nd Q 2025 Application Package can either be mailed to:  Bluestone VOICES for Autism, 38935 Ann Arbor Rd., Suite 150, Livonia, MI 48150, send via secure email:  bluestonevoicesforautism@gmail.com, OR completed online via the below application.

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Each application package received will be reviewed for completeness and acknowledged via email indicating the application package has been accepted for consideration OR rejected for consideration due to incomplete and/or missing documentation. The acknowledgment email will be sent within five (5) business days from Bluestone VOICES for Autism receiving the application package. Resubmission of a rejected application package is permitted up to the final submission date for the respective 2025 quarter.​
 

2nd Quarter Application

What therapy services does your child receive?
By signing this Bluestone VOICES for Autism (BVA) Financial Aid application, I certify that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Yes.
I authorize BVA to share the financial data in this application with the members of its Board and with all other persons and entities BVA believes, in its sole discretion, are material to the decision to award this financial assistance.
Yes.
I release BVA from any and all claims based in any way on sharing or releasing the financial data in this application, and on sharing or releasing all other financial data provided to BVA in connection with this application.
Yes.
This waiver includes, but is not limited to, claims for financial or other damages based on unauthorized disclosure of, or mishandling of, the data described in this paragraph.
Yes
I acknowledge that prior to receiving a BVA Financial Aid award, parent/guardian is required to sign a Release Authorization Form which requires recipient and family to maintain contact with BVA for a minimum of 1 year.
Yes.
I consent that BVA may use a recipient’s name, story, photos, etc. to be used for BVA promotional purposes.
Yes
FAQ 

 

Who can apply?

 

  • Any family who has a child with autism (ages 0-17) currently receiving ABA/Speech/OT services in Michigan

  • Individuals pursuing a BCBA degree from an accredited ABA master's degree program for the treatment of children on the autism spectrum.

 

How much financial aid can I receive?

 

Financial Aid awards are based on the available Bluestone VOICES for Autism funds and the financial situation of the applicant. The Bluestone VOICES for Autism Board of Directors makes the final determination.

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Will the financial aid funds awarded be sent to the applicant?

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No. The funds awarded will be sent directly, on behalf of the child identified in the application, to the child's provider of autism therapy services as designated in the application and the invoice submitted. All award funds must be disbursed by the last day of the month following the award. Any funds not paid out by the last day of the month following the award will be forfeited. 

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What information do I need to provide?

 

We ask for information and documentation regarding income, insurance and therapy needs in order to determine financial need. Be sure to complete all sections of the application. Applications with missing information will be rejected. In addition to the Child Therapy Financial Aid application, applicants must submit their most recent Federal IRS 1040 forms (pages 1 & 2 only) and most recent pay stubs.

 

Can I apply more than once?

 

Yes, whether or not you have previously received financial aid from Bluestone VOICES for Autism, you may submit a new application in any given application period. However, it is Bluestone VOICES for Autism's goal to help as many families as possible and determination of quarterly award recipients may include evaluation of past awards.

 

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How do I complete and submit my application?

 

Click the “Download Application” button above and complete the form in its entirety. The downloaded file is a PDF form that you can fill in digitally on your device, then print and sign. After signing the document, please scan it and send it along with recent paystub(s) and most recent Federal IRS 1040 form (2 pages) either via email to bluestonevoicesforautism@gmail.com OR mail to the following address:

Bluestone VOICES for Autism

38935 Ann Arbor Rd.

Livonia, MI 48150

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Please contact us with any other questions.

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