EDGE at Union University
The EDGE Program at Union University is a two-year certification program for students ages 18-26 who have completed high school and who have a documented intellectual and/or developmental disability. The Union EDGE Program is a residential or non-residential program designed to aid in career development skills and employment skills. Students will audit college courses, participate in life skills classes, work in on-campus and off-campus internships, and experience the full range of college life. It also is a comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program, which means students may be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study programs.
Fall 2024 Application Deadline: February 29, 2024
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Program website | uu.edu/EDGE |
Social media | Facebook |
Program length | 2 years |
Year program started | 2015 |
Housing offered | Yes |
Students participate in internships and other career development opportunities | Yes |
Provides access to typical college courses | 2 per semester |
Offers courses just for students in the program | 2 per semester |
Program engages peer mentors | Yes |
Certified Comprehensive Transition Program | Yes |