Professional Career Development

 

 

 

For individuals who are specializing in the field of service to persons who are blind or low vision.

The Professional Career Development Tuition Reimbursement should be viewed as a last resort for funding and used only when scholarships or funding are not available from the employer or other organizations. Applications will not be accepted if the applicant is eligible for DESE-funded scholarships. We have a limited number of scholarships for 2026.

 

Lighthouse will provide reimbursement to individuals only.  
Please read all the guidelines below before submitting your application.

Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Tuition Reimbursement Program was developed for individuals who are specializing in the field of service to persons who are blind or legally blind. This program is for college students in their senior year in an undergraduate program, OR a graduate student OR a paraprofessional that is currently employed and working in the field. All applicants must have the goal to be a full time employee in service to the blind.

Tuition Reimbursement Program Guidelines:

  • Must be specializing in the field of service to persons who are blind or visually impaired (O&M, TVI, VRT, Paraprofessional,)
  • Must live and work in Missouri or the Illinois counties of Calhoun, St. Clair, Monroe, Madison or Jersey
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must attend an accredited university and program
  • Must have passing grades for reimbursement
  • Reimbursement will be available after individual pays and passes the courses each semester
  • Reimbursement will be available for  tuition, books, and on- campus room & board
  • Maximum reimbursement amount of $3000 annually
  • Applicants can re-apply each semester
  • Applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • Must apply and be accepted for reimbursement before classes begin
  • LHB will not reimburse students for prior expenses. This includes classes already completed or currently in process of completing.

 

For the application to be complete:

  • You must be a resident in Missouri or the Illinois counties of Calhoun, St. Clair, Monroe, Madison or Jersey.
  • You must be employed full time or provide contractual services in the state of MO or IL.
  • Must have receipts for any and all reimbursement
  • Competed W-9 form
  • Copy of valid certificate

How to Apply

Download and complete the:

Tuition Reimbursement Application

Program Contact

Angie Yorke
Manager, BCE Programs
314.423.4333 x132
ayorke@lhbindustries.com