AG Bell typically receives more applications than can be accommodated. Notification regarding program acceptance is done no later than April 15, 2024. Payment for program registration is due by May 31, 2024.
The LOFT Program has helped hundreds of teens learn to advocate for themselves, set a plan for personal growth, meet role models who understand the challenges of being deaf and hard of hearing and have succeeded in becoming leaders, and join other teens who are deaf and hard of hearing in developing strong leadership skills. We look forward to welcoming you to the program.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
The LOFT Program welcomes applications from teens who have completed at least one year of High School (9th Grade/Freshman). The program includes high school students up to those who are graduating from high school in 2024 (12th Grade/Seniors).
To qualify, applicants must have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the mild to profound range or a pre-lingual unilateral hearing loss in the moderate to profound range (degrees of hearing loss: Moderate: 41 to 55 dB; Moderately severe: 56 to 70 dB; Severe: 71 to 90 dB; Profound: 91+ dB). Applicants must also use Listening and Spoken Language your primary method of communication.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION VERIFICATION (IMPORTANT)
You must fill your email into the email validator field of the application. After you've submitted your email, you will receive a confirmation email from jotform. If you do not receive this confirmation, it means your application is not complete. You can contact AG Bell at LOFT@agbell.org if you do not receive a confirmation email from jotform.
Completed Applications must be received by AG Bell by March 6, 2024.
Please complete your application online by using this form. You will be able to upload required files and additional documents.
The applications are reviewed by a committee and teens who are admitted to the program are notified by April 15, 2024.
Payment for students ($949) who are accepted into the program is due to AG Bell by May 31, 2024. If cost is the only reason your teen is NOT applying to attend LOFT, please submit a separate scholarship application as well as this LOFT application.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at LOFT@agbell.org