What Information Will You Need To Think About When Making Postsecondary Education Plans?

• Education or training required
• Availability of jobs
• Qualifications

• Two or four year college
• Public or private college
• Technical School
• Military service
• Internship or apprenticeship program

• Cost of college or schools
• Cost of living, clothing, books, food, recreation, transportation
• Financial resources that student and family have and can apply towards college
  • Your own financial resources
    • Savings
    • Summer earnings from job
    • School year earnings from job
  • Family financial resources
  • Scholarship
  • Work-study program
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Outside agency resources
    • RI Office of Rehabilitation Services may offer some financial assistance but they are currently on an Order of Selection status which means that only individuals with moderate-severe disabilities may receive assistance

• Live at home
• Live in college dormitory
• Live with other family members
• Live in off-campus housing or apartment

• Learning strengths
• Learning weaknesses
• How your disability impacts your energy level, the amount of time that you will need to studyand attend class, work, for family obligations, etc.

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