OPTIONS | Transitions to Independence

Investment in Independence

OPTIONS Tuition and Program Expenses

Tuition reflects a comprehensive transition program combining academic development, vocational training, communication support, individualized coaching, and apartment-based independent living.

A confidential first conversation about readiness, support needs, and program fit.

What Tuition Supports

Tuition supports coordinated programming across academics, vocational development, communication, coaching, and apartment-based independent living.

Important Financial and Tax Note

Eligibility for any tax treatment depends on individual circumstances. Families should consult a qualified tax professional or attorney.

Evaluate the Investment in Terms of Coordinated Support

OPTIONS tuition supports a coordinated program rather than a single class or service. Families should consider the value of academic coaching, vocational development, communication support, independent living instruction, supervision, progress monitoring, and individualized planning working together toward long-term adult capacity.

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Understand What the Program Coordinates

Evaluate Cost in the Context of the Full Transition System

OPTIONS combines multiple areas that families often have to assemble separately: academic development, college support, vocational preparation, independent living instruction, executive functioning, communication support and coordinated planning. Tuition conversations should clarify what is included, what may vary by student and what additional expenses a family should anticipate.

  • Ask what core program supports are included
  • Clarify college, transportation or community-related expenses
  • Understand how individualized services affect programming
  • Compare the coordinated model rather than a single service in isolation

Start a Conversation

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 Conversation

Email

Questions about readiness, timing, academics, living, or vocational pathways are welcome.

admissionsinfo@brehm.org

Call

Speak directly with the admissions team during regular weekday hours.

(618) 549-4201