Partnering with 14 colleges in 6 states
Partnering with 14 colleges in 6 states
College Steps is a nonprofit that provides personalized college support for neurodivergent students, including students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Wherever your student is on their journey, we offer three ways to help them succeed in college, work and life.
For high school students: skills coaching and virtual support to prepare for getting into and through college.
Virtual support at any college through our professional mentor network.
Not sure which option is right for your student?
| Pre-College Programming | On-Campus College Programming | Nationwide Virtual Programming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | High school students, including district transition programs | Students at a College Steps partner campus | Students at any other college |
| Where | Skills coaching and virtual support | In person, at 14 partner campuses in six states | Virtual, by video, about five hours per week |
| Who supports your student | College Steps Coordinator | Program Coordinator and peer mentors | Professional College Success Coach, plus self-paced skill-building sessions |
| Individualized plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support areas | Focus on academic preparation as well as social and independent living development | Focus on academic enrichment, social integration, independent living, and pre-employment | Focus on academic enrichment and executive functioning, with social and pre-employment coaching available |
| Cost | See Program Levels and Fees | See Program Levels and Fees | See Program Levels and Fees |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
College Steps’ Individualized College Plan (ICP) builds directly on the student’s high school IEP, providing a clear roadmap across our campus locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Virginia. The ICP identifies needs, supports executive functioning skills, and tracks progress throughout postsecondary transition. Our proven model is based on 4 pillars:
Builds study, time management, and executive functioning skills.
College Steps operates on college campuses across six states, bringing our proven four-pillar approach directly to where students live and learn. We combine on-campus presence with virtual support to ensure every student has access to the community and guidance they need to thrive.
Ct State Community College - Norwalk
American International College
Kean University
Vermont State University
Vermont State University - Castleton
Vermont State University - Johnson
Vermont State University - Lyndon
Brightpoint Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
NOVA Annandale
NOVA Alexandria
NOVA Loudoun
NOVA Woodbridge
NOVA Manassas
Not near one of our partner campuses? Nationwide Virtual Programming supports students at any college in the country.
We are here to guide you through this process and help you build your future.
College Steps has the nation’s largest peer mentor support network, exclusively designed to meet the postsecondary transition needs of neurodivergent students living with learning and social challenges.
Connect to become a new campus, or as a high school or agency, or apply to become a peer mentor
