EMPOWER
University of Arkansas
EMPOWER
410 Arkansas Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
410 Arkansas Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Ashley Bradley |
| Program Contact Email | arbradle@uark.edu |
| Phone | 870-243-2086 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
EMPOWER is a four-year non-degree Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program at the University of Arkansas. Its purpose is to (1) provide a college experience for students; (2) improve students' independent living skills; and prepare students for competitive employment opportunities. The program provides residential supports for students choosing to live on-campus. The program is an approved comprehensive transition program enabling students to be eligible to receive federal financial assistance.
Program information submitted: January 30, 2023
| General | |
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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 |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 24 |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 90.00% |
| 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: | $10000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $10000.00 |
| Room and board: | $10000.00 |
| Program fees: | $10000.00 |
| 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: |
EMPOWER issued scholarships through donations and foundation assistance, Ruby's Rainbow, Autism Scholarships, etc. |
| 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 |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Money Management, Healthy Relationships, Intro to Campus and Community, Vocational Readiness, Job-Shadowing, Independent Living, Seminar, Study Hall, Self-Advocacy, and Social skills. |
| 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: | EMPOWER certificate, some specific tracks offered |
| 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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| 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): | 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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