In addition, a student can learn appropriate and effective techniques to discuss issues about their special needs with teachers, administrators, counselors, and others. Students are encouraged to utilize campus services at U.E. to learn personal interaction skills. Recreation opportunities are also offered to encourage relaxation and social interaction. An all inclusive fee is charged by the Association to the sponsoring state vocational rehabilitation agency. It includes tuition, books, room and board.
Students receive a weekly check to cover their expenses such as food, laundry, and transportation.
This gives them experience in budgeting their money to meet all their living needs. At the end of the program an extensive report with course grades is written, outlining the recommendations and suggestions of the staff to help the students succeed in their college experience. What better testimonial of the value of the college program than the comments of a former student. That program was one of the best things that ever happened. The teaching of study habits and use of time was so valuable that when applied, they were the key to high achievement.