140 7th Ave S
HWH 234
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
Program Contact | Jayme Joslyn |
Program Contact Email | jaymej@usf.edu |
Phone | 727-873-4451 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter is an innovative inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life. With support from UMatter professional staff and mentors, students in the program navigate the transition from high school to college, acquire skills in socialization and independent living, and experience professional training through internships. Scholarship funds of up to $15,000 are available to eligible students to cover tuition, housing, fees and other expenses.
The program aims to help students increase their skills in the five program components based on their individualized goals and tailored program of study: Academic Access and Enrichment; Career Development and Employment; Campus and Community Engagement; Self-Determination; and Independent Living.
Students experience campus life through various activities, including: auditing college courses; joining and participating in student organizations; completing internships; applying for jobs and obtaining competitive employment; and becoming responsible members of their communities.
Students in the UMatter program express a strong desire to continue their education in an inclusive postsecondary setting, explore careers and engage in work-based learning opportunities, and live independently.
Program information submitted: January 10, 2024
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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 |
Number of students: | 16 |
Requirements | |
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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 |
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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Planned program length | 2 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 32.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 83.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $5750.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $5750.00 |
Room and board: | $18500.00 |
Additional costs: |
$0.00 Application fees, Tech fees, Books |
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 |
More about course access: | Students attend the UMatter Program for 2 years which equals 5 semesters. During this time, students audit a total of 9 typical college courses. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | Students participate in a Topical Workshop once a week that works on specific independent living and career skills. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 100% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Eileen Hoffman Hafer Career Readiness Certificate |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 73% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | Students engage in 3 internships while attending the UMatter Program. In addition, students participate in many volunteer experieices throughout the community and collegfe. |
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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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
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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