Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who meet the academic qualifications for a college should apply for admission and, if needed, for financial aid. By law, a qualified student cannot be excluded from college solely because of a disability.

All public colleges and universities and many independent institutions provide services to students with disabilities. Benefits may include counseling, tutoring, readers, interpreters, note takers, special parking zones and loan of special equipment. You may also request that a class be relocated to a more accessible place on campus.

Your student budget, as calculated by the college, should include all educational expenses necessary to accommodate your disability. Be sure to work with your financial aid office if you apply, so they understand your particular circumstances.

For more information, contact the schools' disability services office, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, or the national organizations serving your particular disability.

For information on benefits for service-disabled veterans, call the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 800.827.1000.

Visit the Find Scholarships page or use the Scholarship Search tool to find scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities.

Oklahoma offers comprehensive Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities that want to attend college. Visit the Inclusive Postsecondary Education page to learn more!