EAGLES Program
Auburn University
EAGLES Program
282 Thach Concourse Suite 136
136 Foy Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
282 Thach Concourse Suite 136
136 Foy Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Program Contact | Jessica Milton |
Program Contact Email | eagles@auburn.edu |
Phone | 334-707-9950 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The EAGLES Program is a certificate program that provides an opportunity for students to engage in a multi-year campus residential experience. The goal of the EAGLES program is to prepare students with intellectual disabilities to achieve and maximize their potential as they transition to become contributing members of society. This program will provide a residential, inclusive two-year or four-year post-secondary education. The curriculum focuses on academic enrichment, personal and social skills, independence, employment, and health and wellness.
Program information submitted: January 25, 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: | 27 |
Summer program name | EAGLES Summer Bridge Camp |
Description of our summer transition program: | The EAGLES Summer Bridge Camp is for transition-aged students (14-26) to participate in a structured week-long, day program on Auburn University’s campus. Campers participate in engaging, educational lessons focused on health and wellness, social skills, employment skills, and independent living skills. |
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 |
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 |
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Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $30000.00 |
Room and board: | $1500.00 |
Program fees: | $500.00 |
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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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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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Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 25-49% |
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: | Basic Program Option: Employment Readiness, and Advanced Program Option with Identified Concentration |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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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): | 75-99% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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