Are you interested in applying to a Colorado inclusive higher education program for the '25-'26 school year? See below to access applications and program information.
Want more details? Review our recent webinar, Choosing the Right Fit: Which IHE is Best for Me?, in which we cover the unique aspects of each IHE and review their application processes. You can also view this chart to help identify which IHE is the best fit for you. Click this link to download a screen-reader accessible version of the chart.
Applications At a Glance
Open applications for '25-'26 school year:
Not yet open applications for '25-'26 school year:
- Cultivate at LCC
- ASPIRE Scholars at PPSC
Please continue reading for specific instructions and resources.
Details
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ELEVATE
Elevate applications for Fall 2025 are open! Access the application here.
- Attend an Information Session
- Visit Elevate's website
- Review their Admissions Requirements & Comprehensive Higher Education Certificate
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - RAM SCHOLARS
RAM Scholars applications for Fall 2025 are open until 1/15/25. Access the application here.
- For more information visit the RAM Scholars website.
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LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CULTIVATE
Cultivate applications for Fall 2025 will open in early spring 2025.
- The Cultivate website and additional details will be posted here upon official publication.
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
IHES applications for Fall 2025 are open! Access the application here.
- For more information visit the IHES website.
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PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE - ASPIRE SCHOLARS
ASPIRE Scholars applications for Fall 2025 will open in early spring 2025.
- The ASPIRE Scholars website and additional details will be posted here upon official publication.
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REGIS UNIVERSITY - GLOBAL Inclusive Program
GLOBAL applications for Fall 2025 are open. Access the application here.
- For details on how to complete the application, visit the GLOBAL Inclusive Program website. Scroll down towards the bottom and click "Learn How to Apply."
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS - OFFICE OF INCLUSIVE SERVICE (OIS)
OIS applications for Fall 2025 are open until 1/31/25! Access the application here.
- View the entrance criteria.
- For more information Visit OIS's website or Review their FAQ page.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO - GO ON AND LEARN (GOAL)
GOAL applications for Fall 2025 are open until 1/31/25! Carefully review their application website to see admission criteria, required materials, and online applications.
For more information:
- "Is GOAL Right for Me?" FAQ page.
- Visit GOAL's website
- See GOAL's Helpful Resources for Families
- Watch a previous UNC GOAL Virtual Open House
Additional Resources
CAMPUS VISITS
In addition to learning about inclusive services for students with intellectual disability, it can be helpful for students to visit campus or take a virtual tour to learn more about the college campus. We encourage students to take the general campus tour. If you'd like to meet with staff of the inclusive service offices while on campus, you can email them to ask to set up a time to meet.
- ACC campus tours
- CSU campus tours
- LCC campus Tours
- MSU Denver campus tours
- PPSC campus Tours
- Regis campus tours
- UCCS campus tours
- UNC campus tours
Download our contact sheet for inclusive office staff
As a reminder, all inclusive services are offered by each institute of higher education. IN! raises awareness about these options in Colorado but does not provide direct services to students.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
How to pay for college is a question that many families have. Resources available to students with intellectual disability include traditional resources like financial aid (grants, work study) and scholarships, as well as some disability-specific resources. For more information, visit our Financial Resources page or download our Financial Variables PDF.
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OPTIONS OUTSIDE OF COLORADO
Think College, the national coordinating center for inclusive higher education, has lots of resources to help students with intellectual disability look for colleges across the country.
- Conducting a College Search worksheet
- Directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability
If you are looking for more general information on college options for students with intellectual disability, trying to decide where to start, or just have questions, schedule a meeting with Elise Kramer - IN!'s Program Coordinator. You can sign up for Prospective Family Office Hours each Tuesday from 3-5pm, attend one of our monthly webinars to find out more, or email Elise directly at elise@inclusivehighered.org.
