application process | admissions process | financial aid
 

Application Process

To apply to a Aspire program please submit the items below.  For consultation and professional training inquiries click here.
 
Application

Step 1   Application Form

 

Please choose ONE of the following applications based on your status as described below:

New or Returning Applicants: Aspire Application Form (pdf)

Current Participants Only (Those enrolled in a Aspire Program since September 2011):  Program Selection Sheet Continuing (pdf)

Step 1A  Teen and Young Adult Programs Supplements

 

In addition to the application form, supplemental applications are required for the following Transitions Programs ONLY:

-Rock Band Group Supplement
- Summer Explorations Program
-Career Skill Development Program

Step 2   Evaluations and Assessments

 

Attach with your application the following evaluations and assessments. Please see the Aspire Standard Application for additional information.

A)  IEP or 504 and neuro-psychological or psychological evaluation (required)

B)  Other assessments to help us understand your child's or applicant's needs. See application form for additional assessments requested.

Step 3  Application Fee

 

Please submit a one-time application fee of $75 valid for any programs that the participant applies to between Sept 1, 2011 – Aug 30, 2012. Those currently enrolled in a Aspire program do not need to submit another application fee.

Step 4  Financial Aid

 

For a financial aid application click here: Financial Aid Application (pdf)

Financial Aid is available to families that qualify, is processed in the order in which it was received and is awarded based on our availability of resources.

Financial aid applications may be submitted at the same time as the Aspire program application. Note that Aspire raises all of financial aid funds through fundraising activities and do not always have the funds available for everyone that may apply.

 

Admissions Process

After the complete application materials are received, candidates who may be a fit for the program will be scheduled for an intake interview. If the candidate is clearly not a fit we will contact the family as soon as possible. At the interview parents will meet with staff to discuss in more detail the goals for their children. The children gather together with other applicants and engage in fun activities led by Aspire staff..

At Aspire acceptances are based on a first-come first-served basis, as well as the availability of slots and the best match for a particular group or program.  However, we value continuity with children, teens and families.  Returning families are, therefore, given priority review as long as they apply on a timely basis

 

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