General Information:
Exempt from the payment of all tuition, fees, and charges for courses student is enrolled in except those for lodging, board, or clothing. Required certification must be presented to Bursar Services. If a parking decal is needed, the certification must also be presented to the UT Arlington Parking Office.

More information on tuition exemption for students with visual and hearing impairments.

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Each fall and spring semester, The Office for Students with Disabilities offers the Allan Saxe Disabled Student Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester to a student with a disability who excels academically at UT Arlington as well as in community activities
Minimum qualifications are as follows:

1. All applicants must be a first-time undergraduate student at UT Arlington.
2. All applicants must have completed at least 12 hours at UT Arlington to be eligible for this scholarship.
3. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA for a minimum of 12 hours completed at UT Arlington.
4. All applicants must be enrolled in a full load of classes (full time status is defined as at least 12 hours or more) and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the scholarship period.
5. All applicants must be in good standing with UT Arlington (e.g. not on probationary status).
6. Your application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from UT Arlington faculty and/or staff (see recommendation requirements form).
7. For disability verification purposes, all applicants must be registered in The Office or Students with Disabilities.

Applications are available in the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) in room 102 of University Hall or can be located on this website for your convenience (Note: please do not email your application). If you experience difficulty, give us a call at 817-272-3364 and we will mail one to you. OSD will secure your transcript once we have reviewed your application. Deadlines vary each fall and spring semester. All applications and letters of recommendation must be in our office by the deadline date. Only complete applications will be considered. Please contact The Office for Students with Disabilities for specific deadlines.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 817-272-3364.

• Scholarship Cover Letter (PDF)
• Recomendation Requirements Form (PDF)
• Allan Saxe Scholarship Application (PDF)

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Who is eligible?

1. A female with a disability.
2. Currently enrolled or actively applying to a graduate program in an accredited college or university in the United States.
3. Be willing to partner with the ELA Foundation within your chosen field of study to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet."
4. Be willing to send the foundation an annual letter apprising us of your progress and accomplishments made within the disability community after receiving the scholarship.
5. Be willing to network with the ELA Board of Directors, as well as current and alumni scholarship recipients who could become your support base in the future both in the professional and political arena.

You can also get the application and further details if you visit their website at www.ela.org.

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The Fort Worth Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities will be awarding scholarships ranging from $250 up to $1,000 to students wishing to attend a school of higher education.

You can also get the application and further details if you visit the Fort Worth Mayor's Committee website.

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