Are you interested in applying to inclusive higher education in Colorado for the '27-'28 school year? See below to access applications and program information.
Want more details about each option? Watch a recent webinar, Choosing the Right Fit in which we covered the levels of support for students with disabilities in college and the unique aspects of each IHE. You can also view this document to see a basic breakdown of each IHE (click here for screen reader-compatible document).
Applications At a Glance
Open applications for Fall 2027:
Applications coming soon for Fall 2027:
- RAM Scholars at CSU - applications will open Nov. 15th!
- ASPIRE Scholars at PPSC - TBD!
Please continue reading for specific instructions and resources.
Details
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) - ELEVATE
Elevate applications 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 (CSU) - RAM SCHOLARS
RAM Scholars applications will open Nov. 15th
- See their application webpage for details and updates
- For more information, visit the RAM Scholars website.
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LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE (LCC) - CULTIVATE
Cultivate applications are open! Access the application here.
- For more information, visit Cultivate's website
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (MSU DENVER) - INCLUSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (ISS)
ISS applications are open! Access the application here.
- ISS is one option offered through MSU Denver's Inclusive Higher Education Solutions (IHES). Learn more about ISS and other IHES offerings on the Inclusive Higher Education Solutions website.
- Review their application process here.
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PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE (PPSC) - ASPIRE SCHOLARS
ASPIRE Scholars applications are not yet live.
- Visit ASPIRE Scholars' Website for updates
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REGIS UNIVERSITY - GLOBAL INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
GLOBAL applications are open!
- Visit the GLOBAL Inclusive Program website for further details
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS (UCCS) - OFFICE OF INCLUSIVE SERVICE (OIS)
OIS applications are open! Access the application here.
- Be sure to review their full application information here for entrance criteria.
- For more details, visit OIS's website or review their FAQ page.
- Save the date and register for their upcoming info sessions
- Thursday, October 15, 6-7 pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, December 15, 6-7 pm (Zoom)
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (UNC) - GO ON AND LEARN (GOAL)
GOAL applications open! Access the application here.
- There is a $50 application fee.
- For more information, review the "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. You may also watch a recent webinar, "Paying for Inclusive Higher Education," featuring Mike Keglovits of Colorado ABLE.
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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 Community Engagement Coordinator. You can sign up for Prospective Family Office Hours each Monday from 3-5pm or email Elise directly at elise@inclusivehighered.org.
