Pacer LIFE
University of South Carolina Aiken
Pacer LIFE
471 University Parkway
Business & Education 204A
Aiken, SC 29801
471 University Parkway
Business & Education 204A
Aiken, SC 29801
Program Contact | Melissa Martin |
Program Contact Email | pacerlife@usca.edu |
Phone | 803-641-3381 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
Pacer LIFE is a two-year postsecondary program that will (1) serve students with intellectual disabilities; (2) provide individual supports and services; (3) focus on academic and social inclusion; (4) provide access and skills for gainful employment; (5) integrate person-centered planning; and (6) offer a meaningful credential. Students will live on campus in apartment-style dorms with the support of a resident assistant and participate in all aspects of college life.
Program information submitted: January 30, 2023
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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 |
This program will BEGIN serving students in: | 2023-2024 |
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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: | December 1 |
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: | 2 years |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $471.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $907.00 |
Room and board: | $4591.00 |
Program fees: | $24000.00 |
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: |
Internal scholarships will be available soon. |
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 |
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Students will complete LIFE coursework about independent and daily living skills. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 50-74% |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Promoting Academic, Community, & Employment Readiness (PACER) Credential |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by 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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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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Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 100% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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