Are you interested in applying to a Colorado inclusive higher education program for the '24-'25 school year? See below to access applications and program information.
Want more details? Review our Applications Webinar!
Applications At a Glance
Open applications for 24-25 school year:
Closed applications for 24-25 school year:
- RAM Scholars at CSU
- GLOBAL at Regis University
- Office of Inclusive Services at UCCS
Please continue reading for specific instructions and resources.
Details
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ELEVATE
Elevate applications for Fall 2024 are open! The application can be found here.
- Students can use the same application to apply for Elevate at ACC's Littleton campus and the NEW Castle Rock campus!
- Visit Elevate's Website
- Review their Comprehensive Higher Education Certificate
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
IHES applications for Fall 2024 are open! Click here to fill out the form. Select "I am interested in applying for Inclusive Support Services in Fall 2024" and the application will be emailed to you. For more information visit the IHES Website.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO - GOAL
GOAL applications for Fall 2024 are still open! 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
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - RAM SCHOLARS
RAM Scholars applications for Fall 2024 are closed. For more information visit the RAM Scholars Website.
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REGIS UNIVERSITY - The GLOBAL Inclusive Program
GLOBAL applications for Fall 2024 are closed. For more information visit the GLOBAL Inclusive Program Website.
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS - OFFICE OF INCLUSIVE SERVICE (OIS)
OIS applications for Fall 2024 are closed. For more information Visit OIS's Website or Review their FAQ page.
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
- MSU Denver 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 those 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 disabilities 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 disabilities, trying to decide where to start, or just have questions you need to answered, 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.
