Education: College Research

The top 20 online colleges ranked in this article show outstanding commitment to their students on the spectrum by cultivating programs that strive to ensure student success regardless of their level of functionality. To create this list, the authors used the schools’ websites whenever possible. In cases where a school did not provide the information on their own site that was required, they used the databases of both U.S. News and World Report and of National Center for Education Statistics.

A concise introduction to life as a college student with Asperger Syndrome.

This video features Michael John Carley from the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Project (GRASP) and Kiriana Cowansage, an NYU Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Neuroscience as the primary instructors. OAR’s own Scientific Council Chairman, Dr. Peter Gerhardt, also appears in the video to provide information on the topic of “reasonable accommodations” in the college classroom.

A resource website for individuals with autism and other disabilities. It covers home life, school and employment issues, all to help with self-advocacy.

Database website that allows you to search for colleges by state, area of study, level of degree, cost, and several other factors. The site also offers statistics on individual schools for informational purposes.

This site was created by the US Department of Education.

A comprehensive online guide to college support services for students with LD, AD/HD, and Autism Spectrum disorders. It offers profiles of over 400 colleges and postsecondary programs. This is a subscription-based service – trial subscriptions are available.

Offers a comprehensive list of two-year, four-year and secondary support programs for students with autism spectrum disorders.

An online guide for college-bound students about finances and budgeting, as well as how to apply for grants.

Spanish and English versions of this popular book available. This guidebook is written to assist high school students and their families when considering college as a future option. The guidebook
contains basic information, tools, and resources to help students make informed decisions about whether or not college is for them.

Spanish download available here.

A first-of-its-kind resource written by autistic adults for autistic college students exploring the various aspects of the higher education experience.

This website was designed and intended to be the one-stop site for Ohioans for college access information. There is also information about adult non-degree and vocational programs throughout the state.

There are individualized interactive, search and on-going communication components. A registered user can have long-time planning, guidance, and communication as she/he pursues secondary educational planning.

Online guide for individuals with disabilites that discusses what to look for in an online college education.

A financial aid and scholarship guide for students with disabilities interested in online education.

There are numerous scholarship options listed for students with disabilities that range from national financial aid opportunities to local opportunities within the United States and Canada.

This guide is designed to help explore the different opportunities and learning environments after leaving high school.

A university professor gives his account of what the college experience was like for him as a young person with Asperger’s.

Students with intellectual disabilities may be able to get certain types of federal student aid.

Read this Federal Student Aid web page for more information.

A comprehensive guide of colleges throughout the country who have programs and services for students with special needs. The guide lists applicable programs by disability as well as location.

College planning and assistance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Serving the full spectrum of learners,” they are passionate about helping autistic teens nationwide transition successfully from high school. Following a thorough evaluation of students’ needs, they help them select and apply to colleges or transition programs.

A website guide that helps students with disabilities on their transition into college.