OPTIONS | Transitions to Independence
Readiness, Fit and Growth
Is OPTIONS the Right Fit for Your Young Adult?
Admissions is a mutual-fit process intended to determine whether the student’s needs, readiness, motivation, and goals align with the program.
A confidential first conversation about readiness, support needs, and program fit.
Students Who Often Thrive at OPTIONS
OPTIONS is designed for young adults who have completed high school or an equivalent credential, can participate meaningfully in post-secondary learning or employment experiences, and are willing to engage with coaching while building greater independence. Admissions focuses on the whole student rather than diagnosis alone.
Admissions Process
The admissions process is intended to clarify mutual fit. Families begin with an inquiry and conversation, share relevant evaluations and school records, complete the formal application, and participate in interviews or a campus visit when appropriate. The goal is to determine whether the program’s level of structure, community environment, and expectations align with the student’s current readiness and goals.
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Go Deeper Into This Part of the Program
Each area is connected to the same goal: helping students build a personal and sustainable level of independence.
Application Process
Review the records, documentation, formal application, interviews, and other steps used to evaluate mutual fit.
Review the Application Process →Visit OPTIONS
Experience the Carbondale setting, learning environment, independent living model, and program structure in person.
Plan a Visit to OPTIONS →Tuition & Expenses
Understand what coordinated academic, vocational, communication, independent living, and individualized support includes.
Review Tuition & Expenses →Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers about student fit, college participation, employment, independent living, phases, family involvement, and admissions.
Read Program FAQs →Start a Conversation
Share your student’s strengths, challenges, goals, and current readiness with the admissions team in a confidential first conversation.
Start the Admissions Conversation →Connected Support
How This Connects Across OPTIONS
Admissions determines fit for the broader post-secondary transition program for young adults with learning disabilities.
Families should understand the three-phase transition model before evaluating support level.
Academic goals can be discussed within the OPTIONS college and academic support pathways.
Readiness also includes participation in the independent living program.
Many families gain clarity by scheduling an OPTIONS campus visit.
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A Clearer Path Forward Starts With Understanding Fit
OPTIONS does not expect independence all at once. An admissions conversation is a practical first step to understand readiness, support needs, and whether the program aligns with your student.
Admissions Conversation
Begin with a confidential conversation focused on fit, not pressure.
Start a ConversationQuestions about readiness, timing, academics, living, or vocational pathways are welcome.
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