Georgia Southern University
EAGLE Academy
275 COE Drive
Statesboro , GA 30458
275 COE Drive
Statesboro , GA 30458
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Dan Cain |
| Program Contact Email | eagleacademy@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Program Phone | 912-478-8407 |
| Website | Program website |
EAGLE Academy is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for highly motivated young adults whose disability is characterized by limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. EAGLE Academy students typically received special education services while in high school, graduating with either a regular diploma or a special diploma. Students can apply for federal financial aid in the form of Pell grants.
The EAGLE Academy inclusive post-secondary education program is a two-year certificate program of study which teaches independent living and career skills and empowers students to achieve Equal Access to Gainful Learning and Employment (EAGLE).
Program information submitted: Feb 04, 2026
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?: | No |
| Number of students: | 14 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school?: | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| High school diploma required?: | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | 1-Apr |
| Admission link: | Program admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | Yes |
| Students in this program have these disabilities: |
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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $6,062.00 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees: | $18,110.00 |
| Room and board cost: | $11,734.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $10,000.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?: | Yes |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Scholarships available: | If students are Georgia residents, they would qualify for a state IPSE grant that covers most of tuition and the program fee. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency cases will receive maintenance and some additional program funding for a total of 4 semesters. Some scholarship funding (~$500) is often available per semester through foundation/fundraising monies for this specific program. |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: | We have a wide variety of programs and courses available to our students. Georgia Southern offers a lot of majors, so there are many pathways to choose from. Inclusive courses are often from our general curriculum and a few "special permission" courses that are higher up in specific majors. These are accessed through departmental permissions when students have specific interests. |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office?: | No |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Students in the EAGLE Academy program take 3-6 program-specific credits per semester. This includes courses on independent living skills, academic supports, and career development and internship support courses. |
| Percentage of all courses taken by students that are inclusive: | 50-74% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester?: | Yes |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university?: | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students?: | ServSafe, Personal Trainer, Athletic/Lay Coach Certification (GHSA), and if other majors offer embedded certificates within their programs, we would have access to those. |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 60% |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 80% |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students?: | Yes |
| Housing options available: |
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| Residential supports for students who live in college/university housing: |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 100% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities: |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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