Application Steps

• Download and complete the application, or request a copy of the application from ua-acts@ua.edu.
• Submit the evaluation in which the autism diagnosis was originally made or confirmed.
• Submit the most recent evaluation of the student’s IQ and achievement skills. While we prefer for this testing to have been done after the age of 13, we will accept older documentation.
• Submit a copy of transcripts from the student’s previous high school and community college (if applicable).
• Submit the Teacher Recommendation Form. This should be completed by one of the student’s teachers or someone who knows the student in an academic capacity (see application packet for details).
• If the student receives ongoing counseling/therapy services, the therapist should provide a letter about what goals are being addressed and what has been tried to address those goals.
• Email the application and supporting documents to ua-acts@ua.edu or mail to:
  UA-ACTS
  The University of Alabama
  Box 870175
  Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0175
• The student and at least one parent/caregiver must complete an in-person interview with program staff.

The application deadline is February 1.

Fees

The current cost of the program is $4000 per semester. Program fees will automatically be billed to the student’s UA account unless other arrangements are made with the program director (the charge appears as “Clinical Support Fee”).

Payment plans can be arranged through Student Account Services.