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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 2024, applications for Child Therapy Financial Aid awards will only be accepted during distinct five (5) week period for the respective Quarter, as follows:
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1st Q: February 1 – March 7, 2024
2nd Q: May 1 – June 5, 2024
3rd Q: August 2- September 6, 2024
4th Q: November 1 – December 6, 2024
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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 2024 Quarter.
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*NEW REQUIREMENTS*
1) All applications must include the most recent invoice(s) from the child’s autism therapy provider(s).
2) 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.
FAQ
Who can apply?
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Any family who has a child with autism (ages 0-17) currently receiving ABA/Speech/OT services in Michigan
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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. Final determination is made by the Bluestone VOICES for Autism Board of Directors.
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.