How to Apply 

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• • Be over the age of 18 by the start of the semester you enroll.
  • Have a desire to continue academic, vocational, social, and independent living.
  • Have a cognitive and/or developmental disability that interferes with their academic performance and social development according to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IQ score of 70 or below).
    • The applicant must have been or is presently eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 
  • Have sufficient emotional and independent living skills to participate in coursework.
  • Be able to manage downtime. GOAL does not provide supervision.
  • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for their actions. 
  • Be able to read, write, and do math at a third-grade level.
  • Be independent in handling their own medication, specialized dietary, and/or medical needs. Staff is not available to manage or administer medications. The program does not take responsibility for specialized diets or medical needs.
  • Be able to use a cell phone and computer.
  • Participate in a virtual interview without assistance from family/support person.
  • If selected for the program, the applicant agrees to: participate in person driven planning to determine course of study, attend a two-day orientation to the program, and complete new student orientation. 
  • Must be their own legal guardians