Are you interested in applying to inclusive higher education in Colorado for the '26-'27 school year? See below to access applications and program information.
Want more details about each option? Sign up for our upcoming webinar, Choosing the Right Fit in which we cover the unique aspects of each IHE and review their application processes.
Applications At a Glance
Open applications for '26-'27 school year:
Not yet open applications for '26-'27 school year:
Please continue reading for specific instructions and resources.
Details
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ELEVATE
Elevate applications for Fall 2026 are open! Access the application here.
- 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 2026 are closed. Applications will be open from November 15, 2025 until January 31, 2026.
- For more information visit the RAM Scholars website.
- Attend the RAM Scholars Info Session on November 13, 2025
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LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CULTIVATE
Cultivate applications are open! Access the application here.
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SOLUTIONS (IHES)
IHES applications for Fall 2026 are closed. Applications will open on October 1, 2025.
- For more information visit the IHES website.
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PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE - ASPIRE SCHOLARS
ASPIRE Scholars applications for Fall 2026 are closed. Applications will open in January 2026.
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REGIS UNIVERSITY - GLOBAL Inclusive Program
GLOBAL applications for Fall 2026 are closed. Applications will be open from October 1, 2025 until February 28, 2026.
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS - OFFICE OF INCLUSIVE SERVICE (OIS)
OIS applications for Fall 2025 Fall 2026 are closed. Applications will be open from October 1, 2025 until January 31, 2026.
- 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 2026 are open! Access the application here.
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
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 Monday from 3-5pm, attend one of our webinars to find out more, or email Elise directly at elise@inclusivehighered.org.
