College Planning for Children with Special Needs
An increasing number of students with special needs are enrolling in college and universities. Colleges and universities are offering more support programs for students with health conditions and learning disabilities. In addition to the resources listed below, LDOnline has an extensive collection of information to help students and their families prepare for college.
RESOURCES
Preparation
- Planning for Students with Special Needs Overview
- What is a Parent to Do? The Parents' Roles in College Planning for Children with Learning Disabilities
Financial Assistance
- Students with LD and the Search for College Financial Aid: A Discussion of Options and Resources
- FinAid - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
- Funding Your Education
- FastWeb: Free Online Scholarship and College Search Engine (Monster.Com)
The College Years
Local Resources
- Cerro Coso College Supportive Services
- Taft College Supportive Services
- California State University Bakersfield Supportive Services
- Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) at Taft Community College
An educational experience for developmentally disabled adults emphasizing learning independent living skills. The program stresses the importance of teaching people to accept responsibility for decisions and choices they make. Participants for the program are selected from referrals made primarily by California Regional Centers, the Department of Rehabilitation, and high schools.
