Next Steps

• The U.S. Department of Education’s Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education has some excellent information on your rights as you leave high school and begin postsecondary education.
• BestColleges.com has information about legal rights for students with disabilities.
• <ADA.gov gives an Introduction to the American With Disabilities Act and a detailed Guide to Disability Rights Laws with an overview of all Federal civil rights laws for people with disabilities.

• The National Center for College Students with Disabilities provides information and resources about disability and postsecondary education of all types.
• Think College has important information for students, families, and professionals about how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can succeed in higher education.

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main form you need to complete to get financial aid for postsecondary education.
• The U.S. Department of Education’s Financial Aid Resource Publications are manuals in English and Spanish that explain precisely how to apply for financial aid and what different types of financial aid you can get.

To apply for Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) , contact your local VR office.