We were honored to have Cancer for College join us to share about the amazing resources they provide!
There are two main resources they provide that every AYA should check out – scholarships and medical debt relief.
Scholarship Information
Applications for 2025-2026 scholarships are open from 11/1/2024-1/31/25
You have to have had cancer at any point in your life
You must be attending (or going to attend) a US accredited school (university, college, or trade school)
Gross family income must be under $150,000 annually – if you are under 25, you must provide your and your parent’s tax returns
Scholarships are available for specific majors
There are no age restrictions, and graduate studies apply as well
Welcome to reapply each year
Scholarships range from $5,000-$10,000
Medical Debt Relief Information
You have to have completed treatment prior to applying
Can apply for debt relief and a scholarship at the same time
They partner with a patient advocacy service
If accepted into the program, you get them all your bills, they connect you with the advocacy service who reaches out to your treatment hospital to negotiate a lower price on your final bill, they pay the remaining amount
In 2025, this will be capped at age 25
There is no financial requirement to apply for medical debt relief
Feel free to reach out to stevi@cancerforcollege.org or shelby@cancerforcollege.org
Cancer for College hosts virtual workshops regularly!