Family Scholarship Fund Application

The Family Scholarship Fund (FSF) was created to provide financial support for families receiving services from the Autism Center who are experiencing financial hardship.

Services Covered by FSF

FSF assistance applies to the following services within the UW Autism Center: diagnostic evaluations, speech-language therapy & evaluations, social skills group sessions, behavioral consultations, school consultations, UWAC workshops (such as ABA Boot Camp, Challenging Behaviors, and Online Parent Courses), ABA-based intervention and ABA program writing charges.

The FSF cannot be used to assist with charges for services provided by pediatricians affiliated with the UW Autism Center.  The services by these providers are charged through the University of Washington Physicians.

Use of Funds

All information regarding family income and circumstances will be kept confidential. Families whose income falls within the parameters of the FSF may qualify for reduced fees for services on a first come, first serve basis. Family Scholarship Funds are not retroactive; the use of funds may only be applied toward services provided after the date of approval.

The FSF program is subject to available funds, and limited to two terms in a lifetime.  This program exists through donations and fluctuates from year to year.  The amount of funding available is determined at the beginning of each fiscal year and is not available after funds are depleted.

Ongoing Process

FSF recipients must maintain an acceptable account balance for their portion of the bill not covered by FSF and must comply with all UWAC billing policies. Balances will be due upon receipt of any service not covered by the FSF.  Participation in the FSF program will be forfeited if these policies are not followed. The UW Autism Center’s Policy and Procedure for Collections is applicable to these accounts, and any decision of termination will be made by the director of the UW Autism Center.

Qualifying for Family Scholarship Fund

The UWAC uses the US Federal Poverty Guidelines to help determine financial eligibility for FSF.  Eligibility is determined by considering annual income and family size.  For example, a family of 4 with an annual income of less than $86,000 may be eligible FSF.

Download a Family Scholarship Fund Application here