Admission

Application Process

• Applications will be open September 1, 2024 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• You will need the following items to complete an application:
  • High School Transcript
  • Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) from last year of high school
  • Copy of a Psychological Evaluation completed within the last 3 years
  • 3 letters of recommendation, not from a family member. A letter from a teacher community member and employer preferred.

Admissions Requirements

• Desire and motivation to complete the IPSE program at Beautiful Berry College!
• Diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability.
• Age 18-26 in the year of admission.
• Ability to sit through a class period (1.25 hours).
• Approximately a 3rd grade reading level.
• Have a cell phone and the ability to use it independently.
• No significant behavioral or emotional problems that would impact school performance.
• Transportation to and from Berry College during the Monday-Friday, and some weekend and evening events depending on individual goals.
• Not under a full or plenary guardianship as ordered by a court of law.
• A desire to gain meaningful employment.

Estimated Program Costs*

Tuition: $2,676 per semester, $5,353 per year
Berry Student Fees: $744 per year
IPSE Program Fee: $1,000 per semester, $2,000 per year
Required Meal Plan: $1,080 per semester, $2,160 per year
Total: $10,256 per year

Costs do not include books, materials or other course-required expenses. Parking permits are available for an additional fee. No on-campus house is available at the time.

*These are estimated program costs that may change when the Berry College Tuition fees are set for the 2025-6 academic year.

Connect with us

Michelle Haney
Program Director
IPSE@berry.edu