199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
Program Contact | Jessica Giorgio |
Program Contact Email | Jessica.Giorgio@ahrcnyc.org |
Phone | 646-599-1877 |
Website | Program website |
AHRC New York City partnered with The City University of New York and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to develop a fully inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City. The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program prepares young adults with intellectual disabilities for adult life through higher education coursework, campus life, civic engagement, self-advocacy curriculum, and career development.
Program information submitted: January 24, 2023
General | |
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
Number of students: | 14 |
Affiliates | |
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School district or agency partner: | AHRC New York City |
Contact person: | david.summers@ahrcnyc.org |
Email: | david.summers@ahrcnyc.org |
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: | 12/01/2023 |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
Criteria for admission |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | No |
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: | 26.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
We accept 5 people per academic year from the pool of applications we receive. |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $0.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $0.00 |
Room and board: | $0.00 |
Program fees: | $0.00 |
Additional costs: |
Currently there are no cost, however, the Fall 2023 will apply for financial aid. |
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): | Typical college courses for audit |
More about course access: |
Students take 2 inclusive college courses with participating professors. Students attend with a mentor, a student of the school, that support them in class and assist them with modified assignments. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: |
Students take classes taught by our mentors in the areas of independent living. Examples include: Sexual Education, Abuse Prevention, Self Advocacy, Money Management, and Health. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
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: | Currenlty a certificate signed by AHRC CEO and the Dean of the school. Next year, 2023, students will leave with a CUNY Unlimited Credential |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? |
Some students choose to obtain their GED. |
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: | 0% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 0% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: |
Each program as a Assistant Transition Develop who creates person centered internships both on and off campus. |
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: | No |
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): | 25-49% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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