ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
January 26, 2022
Applicants who meet the criteria below will be considered for the Okaloosa UP Program:
Be between the ages of 18-29 at the start of the program
Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
Have a documented intellectual disability
Clear discipline/incident record from high school or previous employment
Strong attendance record from high school or previous employment
Demonstrate basic functional understanding of literacy and reading skills
Demonstrate basic understanding of mathematics and ability to use a smart phone
Demonstrate the ability to function independently for a sustained period of time
Display a level of social maturity conducive to an adult environment
Have the ability to maintain self-care and personal hygiene independently
Have a support system committed to a collaborative partnership
Have a reliable means of communication
Willingness to follow program and college code of conduct
Demonstrate the desire and motivation to complete a postsecondary program