The Mason LIFE Program
George Mason University
The Mason LIFE Program
4400 University Drive
MS 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
4400 University Drive
MS 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
Program Contact | Stephanie Atkins, Office Manager |
satkins5@gmu.edu | |
Phone | 703.993.3905 |
Website | Program website |
The Mason LIFE Program is an innovative post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment. The mission of the Mason LIFE Program is a dual purpose: the first is to provide a supportive academic environment for our students with intellectual and developmental disabilities; the second is to supply an apprenticeship for George Mason University students.
Program information submitted: February 15, 2022
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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: | 49 |
Requirements | |
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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 |
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 | 4 years |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $20910.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $28600.00 |
Annual room and board: | $13110.00 |
Annual program fees: | $12220.00 |
Additional costs: | Meal plan, books, personal needs |
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 |
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? | No |
Students take STEM-related courses? | Yes |
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: | Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
Students participate in these campus-wide events | IHE Student orientation |
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? | No |
Housing | |
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Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
Housing options available: |
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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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