I was thinking about students with disabilities who attempt college, whether it be through certification programs or community college. Usually, a student needs to be a full-time student in order to get financial aid. But what about students who just take a course or two at a time because that’s all they can handle? Are they then disadvantaged for not having access to financial aid as full-time students? I wonder if anyone else has dealt with this scenario with their students.
Thanks for this important consideration Becky… probably should be able to compare/track students with & without disabilities enrollment, completion, gpa & graduation rates knowing that education occurs in life as well as the classroom. Maybe these factors cancel out most relative advantages for FT vs. PT students?
Looking forward to your comments about the new software to level ICT accessibility for employees across the world!
Absolutely Phill, and a company you are connected to will be featured prominently.
Great article Rob! Do you mind if I repost it on my accessibility blog with a link back here?
Trish:-)
http://www.peoplefirstaccessibilitytraining.com
Sure thing Trish, the public needs to know about good corporate citizens!
I was thinking about students with disabilities who attempt college, whether it be through certification programs or community college. Usually, a student needs to be a full-time student in order to get financial aid. But what about students who just take a course or two at a time because that’s all they can handle? Are they then disadvantaged for not having access to financial aid as full-time students? I wonder if anyone else has dealt with this scenario with their students.
Thanks for this important consideration Becky… probably should be able to compare/track students with & without disabilities enrollment, completion, gpa & graduation rates knowing that education occurs in life as well as the classroom. Maybe these factors cancel out most relative advantages for FT vs. PT students?