Resources to support colleges that are applying to become an approved Comprehensive Transition Program.
This is the link to the electronic application that is used to submit an application to participate in federal student aid programs. It is the on-line application process that will be used to submit a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program application.
Step by step instructions for institutions of higher education to follow when completing the e-App to request Title IV approval for a comprehensive transition postsecondary program.
These tips have been provided by staff of the Financial Services Administration at the US Department of Education, and by proposal reviewers.
This letter is from an approved CTP program application and is a good example of what to include in this required letter informing the IHE accrediting agency of the CTP program application.
This flow chart illustrates the complete process for applying to become a comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CPT) programs and can be used during meetings with financial aid to review the entire application process.
These applications are from two programs that have been approved as comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. They can be used as a model or example for other colleges when completing a CTP application.
This document outlines the steps to be taken by Institutions of Higher Education wishing to have their Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Programs found eligible so that students with intellectual disabilities can qualify for financial aid through the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, and FWS programs. Written by David A. Bergeron, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Innovation, Office of Postsecondary Education
Eligible students with intellectual disabilities are able to access federal financial aid when they attend inclusive postsecondary education programs that have been approved as Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs. In this webinar, we explain what CTP is and why programs should consider applying for this approval. We also give practical advice on the application process and how to write a successful application to become a CTP.
An excerpt from the Federal Register that provides exact language from the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) defining a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program.
