Education After High School
Education after high school includes college, vocational-technical, or other training opportunities. Students with disabilities are eligible for the general scholarships and financial aid available to all students. With that in mind, check out these articles in the StreetWise Parents' Guide: Preparing for College, Choosing a College, Financing Higher Education, and Researching Scholarships. In addition, the following resources provide information about college scholarships and financial aid designed specifically to support persons with disabilities and to help cover some of the special educational expenses they may incur.
The HEATH Resource Center is a good place to begin your school search. It is an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American college campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post secondary training opportunities. Publications, a quarterly newsletter, and a useful answers section are part of the information found on the web site. The HEATH Resource Center is part of the George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development and receives support from the U.S. Department of Education.
Standardized testing support is available for the standardized tests required by many colleges and universities as part of the admissions paperwork. These sites provide information about securing available accommodations for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other tests.
- The College Board Services for Students with Disabilities provides Advanced Placement (AP), PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT testing accommodations for students who have documented disabilities. Information on eligibility, documentation, accommodations, and extended time is provided.
- American College Test provides ACT testing accommodations for students who have documented disabilities. Information on testing options is provided.
- Educational Testing Service (ETS) provides testing accommodations for students who have documented disabilities. An FAQ provides information about their policy and procedures. Information on testing accommodations, test reader guidelines, and test writer/recorder guidelines are also provided. Tests include the GRE and TOEFL.
College & Career Programs for Deaf Students is a listing of over 100 U.S. post secondary programs. Information about admissions, enrollment, costs, and available support services is provided for each program. A listing of major areas of study and degrees offered is also provided. Produced by the Gaullaudet University Graduate School and Professional Programs.
Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired in Post-secondary Education is a resource paper which describes services that may be available to students with these disabilities. It describes financial aid resources, tips for success, and a list of organizations, books, and other publications.
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