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Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (Manhattan)

Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (Manhattan)
Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University of New York
Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (Manhattan)
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
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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
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
School district or agency partner: AHRC New York City
Contact person: david.summers@ahrcnyc.org
Email: david.summers@ahrcnyc.org
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: 12/01/2023
Criteria for admission
  • Student must be 18 or older
Accepts out-of-state students? No
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length 4 years
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
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
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:
  • Scholarships
  • Federal Financial Aid
  • Grant Funding
Academic
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:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 0%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
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
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
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
  • Registered student organizations
  • Campus events