Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants – Sound of Life Foundation

If you’re interested in learning more about the Sound of Life Foundation, our process, or how to see if you qualify for assistance, please take a moment to read through these frequently asked questions for applicants and their answers below.

Application Questions:

Can I still apply if I am under the age of 18?

Answer: No, you must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Can I still be accepted if I don’t submit my tax information?

Answer: No, a copy of the most recent year’s Federal Tax Form 1040/1040A is needed. Applications submitted without tax information or with forms that have been altered in any way will not be accepted.

How do I know if my family meets the income requirements?

Answer: There is a chart available to assist you in determining your financial eligibility by clicking here.

My spouse and I both need hearing aids. Do I have to submit a separate application for each individual?

Answer: Yes. A separate application, tax and additional income forms is required for each individual who is applying to receive treatment through SOLF. Likewise, if more than one individual is applying to the program, there is a $350 processing fee required for each individual.

Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants – Sound of Life Foundation – General Program Questions:

Why is there a $350 processing fee?

Answer: The Sound of Life Foundation requires a processing fee in order to continue to help as many individuals as possible enjoy the sounds of life. This fee also covers the 1-year warranty for hearing devices, a fitting appointment, and 2 follow-up appointments.

Can I make payments on the required processing fee?

Answer: The processing fee must be paid in full at the time of application submission. However, if the fee cannot be paid in full in certain cases, SOLF will accept partial payments.

What if I can’t pay the processing fee or make payments?

Answer: If applicants are unable to pay the processing fee or make payments, they may write a letter explaining their extenuating circumstances. SOLF will try to find a sponsor to cover the processing fee, but there is a large possibility that the applicant will be denied for the program.

Treating Hearing Loss, Reducing Dementia Risk, and Bringing People Together

Donna & Johnny

“Working with the Sound of Life Foundation has been a wonderful experience! Franchesca has great skills and she is very personable! We are looking forward to understanding what it is being said. When we are in a room with a lot of people we can focus in on a conversation, but we cannot understand what they are saying. At home when we are watching TV or playing a computer game we have to turn it up so loud! Our neighbor even complained to us that we were too loud. We are so looking forward to receiving our hearing aids! We also had an amazing time completing our required volunteer hours. We volunteered at the catholic thrift store. We’ve never done this before and we love it. They want us to stay and continue volunteering. We have met new friends and we will continue to volunteer there. Thank you, Sound of Life, for this opportunity!”

Albert Di Pentino

“I volunteered at the heritage museum in my town to complete my required volunteer hours! It was and will continue to be a pleasure for me to contribute my time and service to them! The Sound of Life Foundation helped me be able to afford hearing aids! Thank you, Sound of Life!”

The reviews listed are from actual patients of Sound Of Life Foundation. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.