Higher Education
Moving from high school to college can be a confusing process. Here you will find resources to assist students and parents with making decisions about post-secondary education.
Associations
- Association on Higher Education and Disability — A site with valuable information for educators as well as families providing links to the office of disability services at various colleges and universities.
Colleges & Universities in Delaware
- Delaware State University (DSU) — Provides equal opportunities and access to education, programs and activities for all students with disabilities.
- Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) — Delaware Technical Community College is a statewide institution of higher education, providing academic, technical, and corporate and community training.
- University of Delaware (UD) — The largest public university in the state of Delaware.
- University of Delaware, Center for Disability Studies: Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) — A comprehensive, inclusive and customized education program for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It serves those who desire more than a high school certificate or diploma who are not qualified for traditional postsecondary education because they require additional services and supports to succeed in furthering their education. Career and Life Studies Certificate
- Wesley College — Delaware's oldest private college.
- Wilmington University - A private, non-sectarian university that offers both undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs throughout Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland.
Colleges & Universities
- Best Colleges — A guide to college accommodations & assistive learning technology along with key strategies, resources, scholarships and more for students with a learning disability.
- College Navigator — The National Center for Education Statistics offers a free consumer information tool on postsecondary education opportunities in the U.S.
- George Washington University
- UI Reach — University of Iowa Transition Program.
- University of Illinois — Disability resources and educational services.
- University of Oklahoma — Disability resource center.
Financial Aid
- Federal Student Aid — U.S. Dept. of Education's resources on financial aid, college prep, student aid, budgeting, grants, international students, undocumented students, IRS fact sheets, applications and more.
- Federal Student Loan Programs — Studentaid.gov.
- Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
- How to Get Scholarships and Grants
- LGBTQ Students and College Affordability
- Paying for College — A fully accessible guide for Students with Disabilities.
- Scholarships for Military Families — Fafsa.
- The Simple Dollar — The pros and cons of student loan consolidation.
Helpful Information
- Differences between IEP's, 504's and College Accommodations
- Get Ready for College — A resource for teens with disabilities.
- College Students Who Have ADHD — AHEAD.
- College Guide for Students with Visual Impairments — Best Colleges.
- Ensuring Accommodations on College Board Exams
- Find a College — Think College.
- Guidance and Career Counselors Toolkit – George Washington University.
- Going to College.org — Helps high school students learn about living college life with a disability. The site provides video clips, activities, and resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college.
- Higher Education Rights Module — A training module produced by the Delaware. Community Legal Aid Society, Disability Law Program.
- Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services — NCWD.
- Mental Health Right On Campus — Bazelon.org.
- Planning for Accommodations at College — GACEC Tips.
- Practical Guide — Temple University.
- Student Mental Health and the Law — Jed Foundation.
- Taking Charge of Your Education — California Dept. of Education.
- Think College Learn — Learn more about the possibilities for your child with an intellectual disability to attend college.
- Transitioning to College Tip Sheet for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing — Transitioning from high school to a post-secondary educational environment is exciting but challenging for all students. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing often face different and greater challenges than typical students.
Online Schools
- Accredited Online Schools — Guide to help students understand their rights and responsibilities for a postsecondary education.
- Affordable Colleges Online — College Resources for Students with Disabilities. With the advances of adaptive technologies and trend toward progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities now have countless resources available to make their transition to postsecondary education less stressful.
- Compare Reviews for Online Colleges — Consumer Affairs reviews and ratings of top online colleges.