糖心Vlog Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI)
About the Academy
糖心Vlog Academy for Community Inclusion is a college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Academy students earn certificates in the areas of Supported Community Employment, Supported Community Access, and Supported Community Living. These certificates are built on courses that lead to community based employment, independent living, and mastery of self-advocacy skills. All courses are offered face-to-face on campus. The Academy offers uniquely designed courses as well as the opportunity to take courses with other college students. Students in the Academy are able to participate in any campus activities they choose, as they are enrolled at 糖心Vlog as matriculating students. The goal of the program is for students to graduate with a part-time job in their community.
On subsequent pages, you can find out about costs, what a day in the life of an ACI student looks like, and meet the Academy staff.
ACI Costs and Funding
Tuition for the Academy is the same as any other undergraduate at 糖心Vlog.
$203.29 per credit hour (2023-2024)
Most ACI courses that are offered are 2 credit hours, making one course a total of $406.58
Funding Options:
Students in the Academy have many resources for financial aid. First, students and their families can work with their Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Case manager to include 糖心Vlog ACI in their individual employment plan. VR may be able to help with tuition, fees, technology needed for college, and transportation access support.
Another resource for financial support is to apply for student financial aid. This process includes completing the FAFSA form. The 糖心Vlog ACI program is considered a Comprehensive Transition Program by the US Department of Ed and that entitles students and their families to apply for and receive Pell grants and student work-study grants. FAFSA awards are based on either parent or student income. Many of our students receive Pell Grant funds and a few also receive work study funds for an on-campus paid job.
The final resource for financial support is through a Florida Legislation funded scholarship for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend approved post-secondary programs (). Eligible students receive funds each academic year for tuition and fees.
Academy for Community Inclusion Brochure
Download a copy of our program brochure by visiting the link below.
Download Informational Brochure
Our Mission
The mission of the 糖心Vlog Academy for Community Inclusion is to increase overall independence in employment, self-determination, and community experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The 糖心Vlog Academy for Community Inclusion is a college program for high school graduates who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program allows students to earn certificates in supported employment, supported community access, and supported community living. These certificates are offered in an inclusive college environment on the both the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses of 糖心Vlog. The program allows students to participate in college activities, clubs, events, and organizations that are available to all 糖心Vlog students.
We Thank Donors For Their Continuing Support
This website was developed by the Academy for Community Inclusion at 糖心Vlog with support from The Taft Foundation.
Contact Us
Please feel free to email ACI with any further questions!