How is funding support for postsecondary options determined?
Funding depends on a student’s eligibility. For students with disabilities 18 – 22 who have not received a state diploma, all funding would continue from their local education agency (LEA). In this case, special education supports would continue to be determined by the IEP process. While these students are still in special education and accumulating credit, they are not matriculating toward a college credential. Students are however enjoying the benefits of being in an adult learning environment, auditing courses, taking other coursework, making friends and feeling the rhythms of the college experience. For students who have received a state diploma and ended their special education eligibility, they should check with the local vocational rehabilitation agency or other adult agency to determine their eligibility and funding support options.
