Education Assistance Program (EAP)

How To Use the Education Assistance Program

Cancer is expensive. At the Bessie Mathew Foundation, we believe families should never have to choose between paying for treatment or paying for their education. To that end, we want to ensure that women impacted by cancer are able to pursue their educational goals or that of their family.

If you have an education related expense, please consider applying to our program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply.

  • A member of the household has been diagnosed with cancer

    • Household must include at least one female

  • A member of the household has an education related financial need, including but not limited to tuition, tutoring or other associated educational expenses (e.g., uniforms, books). Eligible educational programs include but are not limited to daycare, after school care, Pre-K through 12, or accredited colleges or universities located in the United States. 

  • Resides in the United States or a U.S. Territory

  • Has not received a Bessie Mathew Foundation EAP payment in the past 12 months

  • Is not an immediate family member of the Bessie Mathew Foundation board or selection committee

  • Ability to provide cost documentation for financial assistance (e.g., invoice)

Application Process

  • Click here to apply using our online application form.

  • EAP awards are distributed 3 times a year. Applications not selected for award will be automatically considered in any remaining cycles of the calendar year.

    • Applications due by May 5; award by June 2

    • Applications due by June 30; award by August 1

    • Application due by November 30; award by January 5

  • Click here to learn more about our application process.

Coverage Amounts and Monetary Limits

  • Award amount will be based on need, but we cannot guarantee full coverage of cost.

  • Award is only applicable to future expenses (i.e., cannot reimburse for paid expenses).

  • Award amount will be paid directly to the institution and not to the applicant.

  • Award selection and distribution occurs 3 times a year.

Questions

All questions can be directed to eap.bessiemathewfoundation@gmail.com.