PARENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As the parent or family member of a young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), preparing for your child’s success after high school is important. And that includes college. The information below addresses some of the most important topics related to postsecondary education options for students with I/DD. However, each school has a program contact to help you with specific questions. Click here for the list and click on any college to find contacts.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Costs and resources to pay for college programs for students with I/DD vary from college to college. Currently, most schools require private pay or personal loans. Some schools in Georgia offer scholarships or are qualified for Pell Grants. Additionally, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) may also support tuition for a college bound student. Read more about how to pay for college here.
On Campus Housing
Many Georgia postsecondary programs have on-campus housing and students are required to following University rules and standards.
Job Placement/Preparedness
Employment and career readiness/progression is a goal for any college student. Through the postsecondary programs, students with I/DD receive opportunities for internships or shadowing as a part of their college experience.
Certificate or Degree
Graduating from college is a milestone for any student. Students who graduate from college programs for students with I/DD receive certificates of career readiness and/or completion, respective to the university or college they attend.
Socializing and Extra Curricular Activities
Most post-secondary programs in Georgia offer peer mentoring and vast opportunities for extracurricular activities in inclusive settings to have a true college experience. With the support of peer mentors, students can identify extracurricular activities he or she is interested in pursuing; determine how to balance social and academic life; and foster lasting friendships.
Admissions Process
While each college and university vary, most postsecondary programs require students to have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in some cases, placement in Vocational Rehabilitation. Click here for our roadmap to ensure your child’s IEP includes college as a plan after high school.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Costs and resources to pay for college programs for students with I/DD vary from college to college. Currently, most schools require private pay or personal loans. Some schools in Georgia offer scholarships or are qualified for Pell Grants. Additionally, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) may also support tuition for a college bound student. Read more about how to pay for college here.
On Campus Housing
Many Georgia postsecondary programs have on-campus housing and students are required to following University rules and standards.
Job Placement/Preparedness
Employment and career readiness/progression is a goal for any college student. Through the postsecondary programs, students with I/DD receive opportunities for internships or shadowing as a part of their college experience.
Certificate or Degree
Graduating from college is a milestone for any student. Students who graduate from college programs for students with I/DD receive certificates of career readiness and/or completion, respective to the university or college they attend.
Socializing and Extra Curricular Activities
Most post-secondary programs in Georgia offer peer mentoring and vast opportunities for extracurricular activities in inclusive settings to have a true college experience. With the support of peer mentors, students can identify extracurricular activities he or she is interested in pursuing; determine how to balance social and academic life; and foster lasting friendships.
Admissions Process
While each college and university vary, most postsecondary programs require students to have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in some cases, placement in Vocational Rehabilitation. Click here for our roadmap to ensure your child’s IEP includes college as a plan after high school.
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Click on each school below for requirements, applications, contact and details about their College Program.
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The Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium is a project of the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University. The Consortium is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Grant #P407A150079.