Diverse Scholars Program
Framingham State University
Diverse Scholars Program
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Note: Serves only students from selected school districts.
| Program Contact | Ashley Luce |
| aluce@framingham.edu | |
| Phone | 508-215-5883 |
| Website | https://www.framingham.edu/academics/center-for-academic-success-and-achievement... |
The Diverse Scholars Program at Framingham State University provides opportunities for transition-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (18-22), to engage in FSU courses, internships, and student life. We believe inclusion and participation by all students is essential for a thriving community of learners. Students in the Diverse Scholars Program gain access to:
- University Coursework: students can audit one general education course aligned with the student’s interest and long-term employment goals.
- Vocation and Employment Support: students participate in job skills training such as resume workshops, interview skills, job informational sessions, and internships related to student’s interests and goals.
- Peer-Mentoring: students are connected with college peers through an on-site mentoring program. Throughout the semester, peer mentors and program participants cover a range of topics related to social and independent living skills.
- Campus Events: students are encouraged to attend any of the several campus events open to FSU community as well as become a member of one of the many student clubs and affinity groups.
- Access to FSU Facilities: students have access to FSU facilities and resources including but not limited to the athletic center, dining hall, library, and game room.
Students can attend this program if they: Are from a partnering school district \ Have not passed the MCAS or Have passed the MCAS but only after multiple attempts.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Are still enrolled in high school |
| Number of students: | 13 |
| Affiliates | |
|---|---|
| School district or agency partner: | Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply to this program: | inquire with program |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | Varies from student to student |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 100% |
| Retention rate: | nan% |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition amount: | $0.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Academic | |
|---|---|
| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | About half the time |
| Employment | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 33% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
| Housing | |
|---|---|
| Housing is provided to students: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | 50% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Clubs and Organizations including:
Students also participate in recreational activities, such as community trips, with their Peer Mentor |
Last updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 14:20