Vandal QUEST

University of Idaho

Vandal QUEST
875 Perimeter Dr.
MS 3082
Moscow, ID 82844

Program Contact	Andrew Scheef
Email	ascheef@uidaho.edu
Phone	208-885-7677
Website	https://www.uidaho.edu/ed/departments/vandal-quest

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Vandal QUEST (Quality University Experiences to Support Transition) is an inclusive postsecondary program designed to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the University of Idaho. The primary goal of Vandal QUEST is to provide access for students who are unable to meet traditional admissions requirements due to disability. Vandal QUEST participants are non-degree seeking students who are interested in engaging in postsecondary education to improve skills to support the achievement of personal goals related employment, community, and independent living.

General
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 Are still enrolled in high school
Number of students:	4

Requirements
Requirements for admission to this program:	Our support structure is being developed. As such, we have limited ability to provide individualized supports for students. Students must be able to navigate campus and attend classes with limited supports . Please contact with specific questions.
Accepts out-of-state students?:	Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:	Intellectual disability Autism
Program length:	2 years

Cost
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) Vocational Rehabilitation Funds Idaho High School students may be eligible for Fast Forward Dual Credit funds

Academic
Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities):	Typical college courses for credit Typical college courses for audit
Students take courses that are only for students in this program:	Yes
Information on special classes:	Currently, there are no specialized courses, however opportunities to develop vocational, community, and independent living skills may be arranged.
Time spent only with other students in this program:	None of the time

Employment
Other career development activities are:	Internships

Housing
Housing is provided to students:	No

Extracurricular
Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program:	Less than 25%

Last updated: Thursday, December 3, 2020 - 16:26