4400 University Drive
MS 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
| Program Contact | Stephanie Atkins, Office Manager |
| satkins5@gmu.edu | |
| Phone | 703.993.3905 |
| Website | http://masonlife.gmu.edu/ |
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.
| 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: | 53 |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 13, 2017 |
| 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: | 4 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 43% |
| Retention rate: | 86% |
| Cost | |
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| Tuition amount: | $20,500.00 |
| Room and board: | $10,350.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $11,750.00 |
| 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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| 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: |
Students take literature, writing, reading, and math classes that are specific for Mason LIFE students. They also take classes in banking, mindfulness, and human sexuality and relationships. |
| Classroom/academic time spent only with other students in this program: | Between half the time and 75% of the time |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 75% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 75% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
The certificate of completion includes an area of work specialty |
| 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 |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | About half the time |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
There are daily after program activities as well as weekend activities available for our students. Our students also participate in Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Greek Life, and Student Senate. |