Education

     Think college is the only choice after graduation? Wrong!  There are many educational choices you can choose from.  Trade schools, occupational certificate programs, adult education programs, and college degree programs.  The choice is yours!

Most of these educational choices should have some sort of disabilities services center.  You will have to check with the institution of your choice to see the specifics.

How to Get There

There are some things you need to consider when choosing an educational journey.  Expenses, living arrangements and a major are all things that need to be planned for before you get on your way.

Planning for college is key to getting yourself ready for this new adventure!  Going to College is a website that helps you navigate through each step of preparing for college.

Summer Internships/Pre-College Programs are a great way to prepare yourself for this new lifestyle!  Summer is the perfect time for you to explore careers and this new college life.  Both of these programs can help you decide on your interest, goals, and skills for college.  You will want to have a goal in mind when you start these programs.  Think about what you would like to gain from them.  A lot of colleges offer pre-college programs, you can earn credits and try out college life. 

Scholarships for students with disabilities are a great way to ease the financial burden from yourself and your family.  College and trade schools can be very expensive, but there are tons of scholarships waiting for you!  Here are a list of scholarships for students with disabilities.  Another tip is to search close to home!  Local and regional scholarships are often overlooked because they are not in big search engines, so take advantage of these as well!  There are also Financial Aid options open to you.

Be sure that all the choices you are making are well researched and the right choice for you!