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 they apply for financial assistance may not be eligible.
• 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.

To request financial assistance, students should first meet with a SAS Counselor, then complete the request form and have it approved before scheduling testing or coaching. A paid, itemized receipt is always required. Once proof of payment and Brown paperwork are submitted, SAS may reimburse up to the approved amount. 

SASFA Request Process

A typical order of the process (but not limited to):

1. The student meets with a SAS Counselor to go over supports and services available and discuss the steps of SAS Financial Assistance.

2. The student receives 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. Students may submit the SAS Financial Assistance Request Form:

• After they have met with a SAS Counselor and discussed the process; and
• After the student gathers financial-related information from the evaluation or coaching provider

SAS financial assistance requests may be awarded up to a maximum of $330. The award amount will be based on the portion of the invoice or 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.

Information about Itemized Receipts

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 invoice or 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 invoice/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