College

Preparing for College

The transition from high school to college is a big step for everyone. Students with disabilities have even more things to think about than their nondisabled peers. Preparing for your postsecondary education should begin while you are in high school.

Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation

Steps you can take to prepare for college during each year of high school.
College Affordability Guide

A guide that provides clear info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree, as well as offer a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable.
College Funding for Students with Disabilities

Learn about federal and state aid, scholarships, and award opportunities.
College Planning for Students with Disabilities

A handbook for students with disabilities.
College Reality Check

Facts and figures that students should weigh in making decisions about college.
College: You Can DO-IT!

Students with disabilities and staff share advice for success in college.
CollegeMapper

Create a personalized college plan via a step-by-step process designed to help students navigate the college application process.
CollegeNET

Search community colleges, universities, vocational schools, and technical training schools by location, population, fees, and degrees offered.
Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Index of more than 2,000 career schools, traditional colleges, career colleges, graduate schools, and other educational institutions.
Contacting Disabled Student Services

Some questions to ask DSS providers to plan a transition to college.
Going to College

Learn how to set goals, meet professor expectations, and apply for college.
Increasing Access and Success in the STEM Disciplines

A Model for Supporting the Transition of High School Students with Disabilities into STEM-Related Postsecondary Education
Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services

A Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood.
MatchCollege.com

Research postsecondary schools in the U.S., find student and faculty data, degrees, and other demographic information.
MyCollegeOptions

A free college planning service designed to assist high school students in exploring a wide range of postsecondary opportunities, with special emphasis on the college search process.
Peterson's

All the info and tools you need to find, get in, and pay for school.
Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial

Read about accommodation strategies, consider different types of degrees and schools, and consider funding options.
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education

Get information from the U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights for students on your rights and responsibilities.
Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators

A guide for helping students make a successful transition from high school to college or university.

Succeeding in College

Congratulations! You have decided to go to college—excellent decision. A college education can increase your opportunities for success. However, you will find the college learning environment different from that of high school. College is less structured and will require you to use more self-monitoring skills than you needed in high school. There will be no teachers or parents making decisions for you. Be prepared to face an increased level of academic competition and to have less contact with your professors. You will be the person responsible for your actions, your learning, your successes and your failures as a college student.

7 Tips for Success When Taking Online Courses

This resource features seven tips to help you stay successful once you are in an online course.
Being a Successful Online Student: Six Must-Have Skills

An infographic that showcases skills for online students, the steps to develop those skills, and useful tools.
College Affordability Guide

A guide that provides clear info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree, as well as offer a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable.
College Survival Skills

Learn tips to increase your success in school.
How to Create the Perfect Study Environment for Online Learning

Learn methods for creating a study environment for online learning that minimizes distractions and puts you in the mindset to concentrate.
Moving On: The Two-Four Step

Students with disabilities and practitioners share tips for making successful transitions from two- or four-year postsecondary institutions.
National Organizations Working on Disability and Higher Education

Learn about a variety of national organizations working with people with disabilities and higher education.
Obtaining Accommodations in Higher Education

Find tips and resources.
Online College's Resources for Students with Disabilities

A resource that provides tools for a variety of disability types, as well as legal knowledge, scholarship information, and other important college needs.
PhDisabled

Being a graduate student is challenging for all students, but students with disabilities may face unique challenges. The PhDisabled website provides a space for PhD students with disabilities to share their experiences.
Resources and Support for College Students with Disabilities

A guide for college students with disabilities that answers frequently asked questions and offers resources.
Succeeding in Graduate School

Get real world advice from graduate students who have been there. Learn how to be successful, develop supportive relationships, obtain accommodations, and more.
Taking Charge 1: Three Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Successful youth and adults with disabilities share how they live successful, self-determined lives.
Taking Charge 2: Two Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Two high school students with disabilities share how they succeed in school and otherwise live self-determined lives.
Taking Charge 3: Five Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Five teens with disabilities share how they live self-determined, fulfilling lives.
We Connect Now

A resource for connecting college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.
What I Wish Someone Told Me BEFORE Taking Online Classes

An explanation of how online courses differ from on-campus courses and strategies to succeed.
Why Developing a Growth Mindset is Vital to Your Academic Success

Learn how you can develop a growth mindset that will be instrumental to your mental health and academic success.

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Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities

The Riley Guide

Salary by State

Occupational Outlook Handbook

JobAccess / ABILITYJobs

Entry Point

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities - Career Gateway

Careerbuilder

Careers.org

Disability.gov

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