Can students who receive an IEP diploma attend postsecondary education?
Yes, there are a wide variety of postsecondary education programs, including Adult and Continuing Education as well as two- and four-year degree granting colleges. Students will need to demonstrate that they meet the admission qualifications. Alternatives to a local or Regents diploma may include taking a standardized placement test at the postsecondary program and achieving a specified score. Students may also obtain a GED diploma, then apply for postsecondary study. With a high school diploma, a GED diploma or a satisfactory score on an approved standardized test demonstrating the ability to benefit, postsecondary students also can become eligible for Federal financial aid such as a Pell grant or a student loan to fund the program. To determine how to proceed, contact the Admissions office of the postsecondary program or the Office of Disabled Student Services at the college or university you are interested in attending..
