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
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| 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
| General | |
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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