Eligibility
Aggies Elevated is an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program that serves students ages 18-26 who who have a primary diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (IQ < 75). Students with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, or other related disabilities may also be eligible if they have co-occurring Intellectual Disability or demonstrate similarly significant limitations and support needs with adaptive functioning and learning.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Documented diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (ID)
- If primary diagnosis is Autism, TBI, or another related disability, must demonstrate (through documentation) significant limitations in cognitive functioning, adaptive behavior, and learning/academics.
- Between ages of 18 and 26 by Sept. 1 of the year they start the program
- Has/had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan in high school
- Desire to attend college and benefit from the college experience
- Expressed interest in independent living and integrated community employment
- Can function on a college campus without 24/7 support
- Demonstrates appropriate skills to interact with others and navigate campus
- Demonstrates basic safety skills in unsupervised settings
- Demonstrates basic independent living skills to live in student housing
- Not a threat to themselves or others (i.e., aggressiveness, defiance, running away, self-injury, stealing, etc.)
- Not currently dealing with severe mental health issues (suicidality, psychosis, hallucinations, etc.)
- Willing to accept feedback, correction, and constructive criticism
- Experience using a computer independently (email, Word, etc.)
Aggies Elevated does not provide services such as individualized mental health therapy, PT, OT, speech therapy, medication management, etc. If a student requires such services, program staff can provide information about available campus and community resources, but the student/family is responsible for coordination, adherence, and payment.