Frequently Asked Questions: Post-Secondary

You may receive post-secondary training support from us if you meet the following criteria:

• Have applied for our services
• Are determined eligible for services
• Are in need of post-secondary training as part of your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)

Please contact your assigned VR staff for more information about the support available to you.

The general process for post-secondary training starts the same as it does with anyone else applying for our services. 

Review the VR Process.

During Step 4: Plan Development, you will work with us to plan out your employment goals. This includes any post-secondary training you may need.

We will gather some information for you. We may ask for your past transcripts, next semester schedule, and make sure that you applied to FAFSA if your training accepts it. We will verify schools and programs if needed.

During Step 5: Service Delivery, you will attend your training at the pace you have set.

Services are available to potentially assist with post-secondary costs.

Your IPE will outline the services we will assist with.

Yes, we support post-secondary training for non-traditional students. This is for as long as it is needed to support the agreed upon employment goal.

Please tell us that you want to take part in a program that is not accredited. We will talk with you about similar, accredited options at other post-secondary institutions.

If you have already applied for our services and determined eligible, please speak with us about your next steps.

If you have already applied and determined eligible for VR services in the state you live in, please contact them for more information.

You can change your employment goal and IPE at any point in the process with your and our approval.

We review your plan every year with you. This is to discuss your progress and determine if you need any other services to be successful.