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Lifelong Learning with Friends

Lifelong Learning with Friends
The University of Texas at Austin
Lifelong Learning with Friends
2503 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX 78712
Program Contact Kaelin Rubenzer
Program Contact Email lifelonglearningwithfriends@gmail.com
Phone 713-248-7393
Website Program website
Facebook link to program Facebook page

Lifelong Learning with Friends (LLWF) is an inclusive postsecondary education (PSE) program hosted by the University of Texas at Austin (UT). Unlike many other PSE programs, LLWF allows students to self-select courses a-la-carte, empowering them to pursue higher education personally tailored to their interests. LLWF offers 8-15 sophisticated academic courses each Spring, Summer and Fall, with topics ranging from STEM, liberal arts, or self-development. All courses include a nearly 1:1 peer support ratio with UT undergraduate volunteers.

Program information submitted: January 10, 2024

General
Public or private: Public
Type of school: 4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Number of students: 130
Requirements
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: Enrollment / admission is rolling, as long as enrolled before first class of selected course begins
Criteria for admission
  • Student must be 18 or older
Accepts out-of-state students? Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length Varies from student to student
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: 100.00%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: 75.00%
Notes on acceptance and attendance:

Retention of students is contingent upon their voluntary enrollment

Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: $375.00
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: $375.00
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? No
Students pay for the program in the following ways:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Scholarships
  • Grant Funding
Scholarships available:

We grant partial / full scholarships to students demonstrating significant financial need.

Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):
  • Typical Continuing Education courses
  • Students do not take typical college courses
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? No
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 50%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
  • Work Study
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? No
Housing
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
Students participate in student organizations on campus: No
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): 100%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities
  • Registered student organizations
  • Campus events