In California, the Promises program can help fund community college for students of all abilities who are entering college for the first time since getting a high school diploma. (Note that 11th grader or 12th graders who took a college class while dual enrolled are not disqualified. It is the first time attending college since getting a high school diploma.) The Promises program pays for community college under several conditions. One of them is that the student must take a full-time course load class, unless the disability office at the college has given an accommodation to take less. Students also have to attend a few seminars through the semester where they talk about study skills and how to stay on top of grades.
The DOR can also be a source for college funding for students with disabilities.
For more information about preparing a student with a disability for college, check out our step-by-step guide for Undivided members:
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