820 Main St.
123 Wardlaw College of Education
Columbia, SC 29208
Program Contact | Erica Milliron |
Program Contact Email | Carolialife@sc.edu |
Phone | 803-777-8863 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
CarolinaLIFE is an individualized, non-degree program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program provides support and instruction in the following areas; academic instruction, career education, independent living, social and community engagement, and personal development. The program philosophy is founded on inclusion and individualization, based on each student’s interests and support needs. Our application process is simple but selective, and many of our students qualify for financial aid to help with tuition and other program costs. CarolinaLIFE students have access to opportunities offered to other University of South Carolina students such as participation in USC courses, on-campus housing, student organizations, sporting events, work-study, and commencement.
Program information submitted: January 11, 2024
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
Number of students: | 25 |
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? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
Deadline to apply to this program: | January 31st 2025 |
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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Planned program length | 4 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 25.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 90.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $15740.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $15740.00 |
Room and board: | $12662.00 |
Program fees: | $3672.00 |
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: | Several private scholarships are available for students who may qualify. In-state residents qualify for CTP scholarships for $10,000/per year. |
Academic | |
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Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
More about course access: | Students have the ability to take up to 2-3 USC courses per semester for audit. Students have access to any and all USC coursework, with the exception of those that require specialized program enrollment or prerequisite requirements. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | Specialized coursework in professional and personal skill development is offered by CarolinaLIFE. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 50-74% |
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: | CarolinaLIFE Certificate |
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? | Students are supported in identifying and pursuing industry-based credentials specific to their professional goals. We also have a formal partnership with Midlands Technical College where our students can earn a certificate or Associates 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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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
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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