199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
| Program Contact | David Summers |
| David.Summers@ahrcnyc.org | |
| Phone | (646) 418-9736 |
| Website | Program website |
AHRC New York City's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the Borough of Manhattan Community College is a fully integrated college-based program designed to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for adult life through higher education coursework, career exploration and preparation, community living, personal development and socialization. The program engages students in supporting individual academic, vocational, community and social experiences. These students have the same opportunities for social and personal growth as other young adults who attend college. Applicants must be a resident in Manhattan, NY.
Program information submitted: March 17, 2022
| General | |
|---|---|
| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 15 |
| 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 H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | December 15th |
| 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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| Program length | 4 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 45.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 15.00% |
| 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: |
$0.00 OPWDD Medicaid Waiver, no cost to students. However, tuition will be charged in Fall 2022. |
| 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 credit |
| More about course access: |
Students enroll in two inclusive colleges via the course catalogue. All classes must be approved by the professor. |
| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | No |
| Information on special classes: |
The program offers supplemental courses in addition to inclusive courses. These classes focus on independent living that would not be offered by a college. Examples include: budgeting, personal exploration, sexual education, abuse prevention, and health. |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 75-99% |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? |
GED - depends on what person is interested in (individualized) |
| Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
| 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 |
Due to COVID this area was difficult to target, however, the program has a transition develop whom develops internships for students. In student senior year, they are introduced to AHRCNYC Employment and Business department who assist with supportive employment if appropriate. |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | No |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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