3000 NW 83rd Street, Building G, Rm. 33
Gainesvile, FL 32606
Program Contact | Linda Mussillo, Program Coordinator |
linda.mussillo@sfcollege.edu | |
Phone | 352-381-3818 |
Website | https://www.sfcollege.edu/project-saint/index |
Project SAINT: Student Access and INclusion Together at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, is a small, selective intensive, modified, non-credit, fully inclusive college experience for young adults under age 25 who have mild intellectual disabilities. A complete 1-2 year "wrap-around" program, Project SAINT addresses a student's life plans for independence. Employment is a central goal. Students receive up to 10 hours weekly of academic and social mentorship from Santa Fe College students as supervised by a Mentor Coordinator. In addition, students receive ongoing individual and group counseling and advisement. Project SAINT students each create a personal plan of 15-20 hours weekly of academics, vocational preparation and inernships, independent living modules, and campus engagement and involvement. Access to and mastery of assistive technology is also central to students' plans. Project SAINT is on the vanguard of a nation-wide movement for greater post-secondary inclusion and opportunities for all. Options include: participation in a range of SF classes; continuing education, adult education, and community education options; enrollment in carer development classes and workshops; participation in job internships; engagement in campus clubs and activities; accessing the wide range of SF facilities including the Zoo, Planetarium, Fine Arts hall, Library, and more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for Project SAINT. Project SAINT has fees that cover the costs of mentorship, staffing, class participation, some books and materials, and activity fees. There are additional fees for full course audits, continuing and community education classes.Project SAINT is an approved FPCTP and as such accepted students receive scholarships that defray the costs of attendance.
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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: | 6 |
Requirements | |
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Requirements for admission to this program: |
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Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Program length: | 2 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 100% |
Retention rate: | 80% |
Cost | |
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Cost of the program: |
Basic fees are $3,000 annually for most classes, internships, 10 hours weekly of mentorship and Mentor Coordination and an exra 30 dollars each term for all Adult Education offerings; extra costs exist for full general education audits, community and continuing education offerings, course book fees, and travel expenses. |
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 take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: |
Once weekly Project SAINT workshop with rotating topics. |
Time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% of the time |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Depends on career pathway; several options are available. |
The credential(s) is/are: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 40% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 20% |
We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Child Care CNA Tramcon Construction Industries Food Handling Customer Service First Aid/CPR |
Housing | |
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Housing is provided to students: | No |
Extracurricular | |
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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% |
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Myriad clubs including organic gardening; religious clubs, international club, recreational clubs (gamers); use of fitness facilities; attendance at fine arts and athletic events; attendance at campus fairs and festivals. |