Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services

Administered by U.S. Dept of Education — Rehabilitation Services Admin · rsa.ed.gov

Provides free job training, education funding, assistive technology, job placement, and workplace accommodations for people with physical or mental disabilities.

Eligibility requirements

✓Physical, mental, or cognitive disability that affects employment
✓US citizen or lawful resident
✓Benefit from VR services

Insider tip

VR can pay for college tuition, certification programs, and even business startup costs if you have a disability. Apply early — there are waitlists in some states.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at rsa.ed.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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