700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
| Program Contact | Brianna Sutton |
| Program Contact Email | blackburnandbeyond@blackburn.edu |
| Phone | 217 854 5678 |
| Website | Program website |
Blackburn and Beyond is a program designed to increase opportunities for young adults with diverse learning abilities. The only program of its kind in downstate Illinois, Blackburn and Beyond was founded with the idea that individuals never stop learning and growing, and – with the right goals and proper assistance – everyone has the ability to achieve more. Blackburn offers a diverse and welcoming community for this on-campus program. Approved by the U.S. Department of Education as a comprehensive transition program (CTP), Blackburn and Beyond supports continuing academic, social, and/or independent living instruction and will be enhanced with participation in Blackburn’s nationally-recognized Work Program. Based on individualized goals, each student will have access to any course offered by the College and will receive support from mentors and tutors to set everyone up for success. Career development is also an important part of any CTP and Blackburn offers a unique opportunity as the only student-led work program in the nation. Blackburn and Beyond students will be able to participate along with the majority of their peers within any of the College’s 12 work departments or with community sponsors. The four-year program includes pathways for a certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree. With the approval by the Department of Education, Blackburn and Beyond students may complete the FAFSA form to receive federal financial assistance. Students will also be eligible for funding from the state of Illinois.
Program information submitted: January 12, 2023
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 6 |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 |
| Contact person: | Dr. Becky Schuchman |
| Email: | schuchmb@cusd1.com |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular high school diploma required? | Yes, a regular high school diploma or GED is required |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | Oct. 15th and April 15th |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 4 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 100.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 67.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $17000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $17000.00 |
| Room and board: | $9020.00 |
| Program fees: | $0.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Scholarships available: |
Macoupin Promise Ruth and Edwin Rice Scholarship |
| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 100% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Accomplishment |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? |
Bachelor's degree |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 100% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
| Housing options available: |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 100% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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