Talk with your high school teacher, guidance counselor, job coach, and/or caregiver to determine if this program is best for you. Students participating in this program must be able to independently navigate WKU's campus, follow a schedule, and be between the ages of 18 and 26.

Check out the resources available at https://thinkcollege.net/family-resources for more preparation tips.

Think College provides lots of resources for caregivers to provide support for College. You are encouraged to work with your student and his or her IEP team to craft goals that help prepare for the college experience. Check out the IEP goals resource and the 20 Powerful Strategies to Prepare for College.

Students admitted into the WKU SAV-Y program do not need to meet WKU admission requirements for degree-seeking students. However, if the student wants to work toward a WKU degree, the student must meet the WKU Admission Requirements and have a high school GPA. To view WKU's admission requirements for degree-seeking students, visit https://www.wku.edu/admissions/freshmen.php.

Students in the WKU SAV-Y program will pay the tuition rate posted on the Office of Student Billing and Account Services website (https://www.wku.edu/billing/). This cost does not cover books, supplies, technology, or meal plans.

In addition, students will pay a program fee of $5,000 per semester.

All students interested in the WKU SAV-Y program should complete the FAFSA by the last day of March. In addition to federal financial assistance, students should explore external grants, inquire about KEES funds, and discuss vocational rehabilitation funds with a counselor. See the funding sources section under Prospective Students for additional information.

First, students must apply to the WKU SAV-Y program. Applications will be screened, and the WKU SAV-Y admissions team will select students to interview. After interviews, the WKU SAV-Y admissions team will identify students to invite on campus for an intensive on-campus experience to determine preparedness. After the boot camp, the WKU SAV-Y admissions team will select the participants of the program.

At this time, the WKU SAV-Y program will only admit five students per fall semester.

Students in the WKU SAV-Y program will participate in specialized classes with other students enrolled in the program that focus on life skills. In addition, students will select WKU classes that align with their career interests and take them alongside other WKU students. The three-year program will help students focus on social, academic, and vocational skills while receiving a college experience.

At this time, housing is not provided.

Yes. All WKU SAV-Y students will have an advisor to help develop a person-centered plan that aligns with the individual student's goals. This advisor will also serve as a liaison between WKU faculty/staff and caregivers to address any concerns or questions. Students in the program will be required to sign a FERPA waiver to allow contact with caregivers.

WKU SAV-Y students will have peer buddies who can help our students enjoy the college experience. Peer buddies may provide tutoring assistance, accompany students to extra-curricular activities, and meet for meals.

To complete the program requirements in three years, WKU SAV-Y students are encouraged to be full-time students. Part-time options may be available upon consultation with the Program Coordinator and Advisor.

No. Students who participate in the WKU SAV-Y program may not bring assistants or caregivers to a WKU class. According to WKU policy, only people enrolled in a WKU course may attend the WKU course.

WKU provides transportation options while on campus and to/from specific parking lots close to campus. However, students must have a way to get on campus or to a WKU parking lot.

Students enrolled in the WKU SAV-Y program may either take a course for a letter grade or choose to audit the course. Students should work with the WKU SAV-Y advisor to determine the best option.

It depends. Students who are eligible for WKU admission requirements (above the WKU SAV-Y requirements) may work toward an undergraduate certificate or degree. However, students who are not eligible for WKU admission but are admitted to the WKU SAV-Y program will receive a certificate of completion and microcredential from the WKU SAV-Y program. This certificate is not on a WKU academic transcript; however, students who complete courses and earn a grade will have a WKU transcript showing successful completion of courses.