Financial Information

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Academic Tuition

2022/2023 Tuition Rates:

  • In-State: Estimated per semester for nine credit hours $4400

Students receiving services from Inclusive Services take approximately nine credit hours per semester.

Charge for Service

Fall 2022 support services fee: $3500
Spring 2023 support services fee: $3500

Fall 2022 Inclusive HE Skills Training fee: $3000
Spring 2023 Inclusive HE skills fee: $3000
 

The charge for service is a fee that students pay for UCCS to provide individualized supports for students with intellectual disabilities.

Services may include supports to:

  • participate in class
  • engage in homework
  • participate in campus social activities
  • work on campus in paid and volunteer positions
  • learn independent living skills such as problem-solving, self-care, communication, calendar, and money management, the technology that will provide support in all life activities, meal preparation, and fitness and nutrition.

The charge for service is designed to support students to learn the skills that will allow them to be as independent as possible in all of their life activities. Mentors are trained to serve as a coach that will connect students to their peers, campus life, and academics. A heavy emphasis is placed on scaffolded teaching with supports that will fade as students take on more responsibility and independence. The Office of Inclusive Services values interdependence in how we all live and play together and works to infuse these values in the college experience.

 

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These are the estimated costs of yearly undergraduate tuition and fees at UCCS for Colorado resident students. These are averages and not a guarantee of cost of attendance for a student.

 

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Financial Aid:

The Office of Inclusive Services is a federally designated Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The certificate and curriculum were approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

As a CTP, our students are eligible to complete the FAFSA and receive certain forms of federal financial aid, including Pell grants and work-study funds.

FAFSA—How to Apply https://finaid.uccs.edu/about-financial-aid/how-to-apply

The following links can help you have some background for students who are apart of CTP programs around the country.  

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR):

Colorado DVR helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment by providing a range of services based on individual employment needs and goals.   All services are determined, coordinated, and provided based on an established employment goal. Please visit the Colorado DVRs website for additional information at https://dvr.colorado.gov/.

Private Student Loans:

Please visit the Financial Aid website at https://uccs.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/educational-loans/alt15.

NDSS Scholarship:

The National, Down Syndrome Society, has an exciting scholarship opportunity for students with Down syndrome. The mission of the O'Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund is to offer financial assistance to young adults with Down syndrome - 18 and older - who are continuing to enrich their lives by taking classes or enrolling in postsecondary educational programs. Read more and download the application here.

Ruby's Rainbow Scholarship:

The mission at Ruby's Rainbow is to grant scholarships to adults with Down syndrome who are seeking post-secondary education, enrichment or vocational classes. It is the goal to create awareness of the capabilities of these amazing individuals and help them achieve their dreams of higher education. Apply here for the 2019-2020 school year.

Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship:

Ethan Saylor had many passions during his 26 years of life. Whether it was rocking out to music, working with Law Enforcement or playing the guitar, when Ethan wanted to do something, nothing was going to stop him.

Each year the NDSS awards a $500 scholarship to an individual who embodies the same energy that Ethan carried with him. The scholarship is designed to help give individuals with Down syndrome a way to pursue their quests, regardless of any perceived limitations. This award will be given annually to those who display the same drive and determination to pursue their dreams. Apply here.

The Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association:

The Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association has established a higher education scholarship to help fund students from the Pikes Peak Region who have Down syndrome. Learn more and apply here.

Think College:

Click here to find out more information on paying for college through the Think College website!