USoar Program Cost
There are no additional program fees specific to USoar. Instead, students enrolled in USoar pay the same tuition and fees as all other 成人大片non-degree seeking students. This also means they are considered 成人大片students first, giving them access to the full range of university resources, activities and opportunities. This includes student access to additional resources, activities, and opportunities offered by the university.
Scholarship funds are available annually to eligible students who physically attend a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP). Scholarships are available only to eligible students, defined as a student with an intellectual disability. Students must not be receiving services that are funded through the Florida Education Finance Program or a scholarship (i.e., Opportunity Scholarship Program, The Gardiner Scholarship, The John M. McKay Scholarship, or Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program). To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must show satisfactory academic progress (SAP). The FPCTP is responsible for requesting student scholarships from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) and must also determine the initial and continuing eligibility of their students to receive a FPCTP Scholarship. There is no application for students to receive the scholarship. The FPCTP is responsible for requesting student scholarships from FCSUA. The scholarship funds are then distributed to the institution's financial office.
USoar Students who are in good standing with the program are eligible for an annual student scholarship up to $15,000 from the FCSUA. Depending on the student’s projected program components (e.g., housing, additional course fees, meal plans, etc.) the entire program costs may exceed the $15,00 annually. In those instances, students/families are encouraged to work with Vocational Rehabilitation and other aid sources to support their participation in the program.
USoar students are expected to enroll in two courses per semester.