Learning Evaluations or Coaching Financial Assistance 

Limited funds are available to help students with the cost of disability-related evaluations or ADHD/Executive Functioning (EF) academic coaching. These funds typically cover a student’s copay for neuropsychological evaluation or coaching, based on their health insurance. 

Eligibility

• Funding is available only to students who are currently enrolled at Brown University.
• Requests must be tied to support for coursework during the student’s remaining time of enrollment.
• Students graduating in the same semester or same academic year at the time of the request may not be eligible for assistance, depending on the timing and purpose of the request.
• Students who have graduated or no longer actively enrolled at Brown are not eligible for funding.

As part of the application, students are asked to briefly explain the reason they are seeking financial support. Award amounts may differ from what is requested, depending on available funds, the reasonableness of the request, and how many applications are pending at the time.

SAS can share a list of local ADHD/EF coaches and evaluators who complete neuropsychological testing within the Providence area, though students may choose any provider. Evaluations can also be scheduled during academic breaks. SAS financial assistance does not pay providers directly; instead, students are reimbursed for a portion of the costs they have paid.

SASFA Request Process

1. Reach out to SAS for information about the financial assistance process. sas@brown.edu.

2. Can receive a list of local providers who offer neuropsychological evaluations or ADHD/EF coaching. This list is intended as a resource only, and students are not limited to the providers on the list. Students are responsible for contacting providers directly to learn about their process, confirm accepted insurance, inquire about wait times, and schedule an appointment.

3. Submit the SAS Financial Assistance Request Form.  Students are encouraged to review the eligibility guidelines, become familiar with the steps in the process, and connect with SAS to discuss provisional accommodations if needed.

SAS financial assistance requests may be awarded up to a maximum of $330. The award amount will be based on the portion of the receipt that the student is responsible for paying. For example, if a student is approved for up to $330 but the actual out-of-pocket cost of the learning evaluation or coaching is $100, the financial assistance award will be $100.

Next Steps After Request is Submitted

• The request will be reviewed, and SAS will communicate the decision to the student via email.
• At this stage of the process, students should have information from their chosen coach or evaluator regarding the costs that are covered and not covered by their insurance.
• If financial assistance is approved, the next step is typically to schedule sessions with the ADHD/EF Coach or complete the neuropsychological evaluation with the selected evaluator. Evaluation wait times can be long, it may take anywhere from 2 to 6 months to get an appointment with a provider. Students are welcomed to meet with SAS to discuss provisional accommodations for support during the evaluation process.

Information about Itemized Receipts

After the coaching sessions or evaluation is completed, students are responsible for paying the provider's bill in full upfront. Once services have been rendered within the same fiscal year of the award approval and the balance has been paid in full, the student must submit an itemized receipt showing full payment and upload the document to the SAS Online Portal under Student Files by the deadline of June 1. It is recommended, however, that students submit the itemized receipt as soon as possible.

An itemized receipt must include the following:

1. Student name
2. Provider/Company where service was provided
3. Type of service provided
4. States on the receipt the total has been paid in full with a $0.00 balance 

After SAS reviews and approves the receipt, students will receive a follow up email with information about how to receive funds. 

Example of Itemized Receipt

For additional information or questions about SASFA, please email sas@brown.edu