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Applying for a Lit Path Scholarship

How to apply for a mental health scholarship.

We’ve designed our application process to help us understand your needs while keeping things as simple as possible. Before you begin, take a moment to review the information below so you know what to expect.

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Before you start

A few things to have ready.

Having this information available when you begin can make completing your application easier.

The scholarship that best fits your needs
Lit Path offers scholarships for individuals navigating compulsive behaviors, healing from betrayal trauma, and seeking support for other mental health needs.
Provider information, if you have someone in mind
If you’re already working with a therapist or coach, or have a provider you’d like to work with, have their name and contact information available. You do not need to have a provider selected before you apply.
Your household financial information
The application will ask about your household income and essential expenses so we can better understand your need for financial assistance.
Two months of bank statements
Have two months of recent bank statements available to upload. These are reviewed confidentially and help us verify financial need.
An email address you check regularly
Please provide an email address you check regularly so our team can reach you with questions, requests for additional information, and updates about your application.

The Process

From application to care.

We’re here to make the scholarship process as clear and straightforward as possible. Here’s what you can expect after you decide to apply.

  1. 01

    Choose the Scholarship That Fits Your Journey

    Review our scholarship options and choose the one that best matches the support you’re seeking.

  2. 02

    Complete Your Application

    Tell us a little about yourself, the support you’re seeking, and your current financial circumstances. You’ll also be asked to securely upload the requested financial documentation.

  3. 03

    We Review Your Application

    Our team personally reviews each completed application with care. If we have questions or need additional information, we’ll reach out to you by email.

  4. 04

    Receive Your Decision

    Once your application has been reviewed, we’ll let you know whether you’ve been approved. Depending on available funding, approved applicants may be placed on a waitlist until scholarship funds become available.

  5. 05

    Connect With a Participating Provider

    If you don’t already have a provider, you can explore our directory to find a participating therapist or coach who fits your needs. Already have someone you’d like to work with? They can apply to become a Lit Path provider.

  6. 06

    Begin Using Your Scholarship

    Once funding is available and your provider is confirmed, we’ll coordinate directly with them so you can begin using your scholarship toward your sessions.

Ready to take the next step?

If a Lit Path scholarship could help make the care you need more accessible, we invite you to apply.

A next step for everyone

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Lit Path makes healing more attainable by removing financial obstacles, harnessing community support, and providing access to specialized care.

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