Florida International University in Miami, Florida
FIU Embrace Education
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami , FL 33199
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami , FL 33199
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Krystal Sutherland |
| Program Contact Email | fiuembrace@fiu.edu |
| Program Phone | 3058485445 |
| Website | Program website |
| Social Media: | Program Social Media |
The FIU Embrace Education program for non-degree seeking students is a three-year, non-degree, certificate, inclusive postsecondary transition program for students ages 18-28 with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary goal of the program is to offer a comprehensive and integrated university-based education that is inclusive and accessible and promotes competitive, integrated employment and independent living in the community.
This non-degree certificate Program of Study provides access and participation in a variety of program activities through a system of supports provided by peer, faculty, academic and social mentors, an Employment Liaison, university-based resources, and other key project personnel who work directly with students to ensure that individual and program goals are met.
Program information submitted: Feb 18, 2025
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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: | 40 |
| 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: | 02/28/25 |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | Yes |
| Students in this program have these disabilities: |
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| Cost | |
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| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $3,700.00 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees: | $9,800.00 |
| Room and board cost: | $12,000.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $16,750.00 |
| 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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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office?: | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | 1. Independent Living Seminars focusing on topics such as budgeting, sex, transportation etc. 2. Residential Seminars for students in the residential program with extra focus on topics related to dorm life 3. Food Production micro credential |
| 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: | All students graduate with Certificate of Completion in Professional Readiness, Community Engagement and Inclusive Living awarded by FIU. |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university?: | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students?: | 10 |
| 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: | 50% |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 70% |
| 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 |
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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): | 75-99% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities: |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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