FAQ’s

You will need to provide assistance to a variety of students coping with a variety of circumstances. Some questions commonly asked by counselors include:

What assistance is available for students with disabilities who want to go to college? Postsecondary education offers access rather than entitlement. Colleges and universities must ensure access to all students who are otherwise qualified. Access includes supplying ramps, elevators, wide parking spaces, in addition to information and technology by making reasonable accommodations for a student’s disability. However, the student must be able to demonstrate their ability. For clarification, contact the individual college’s disability support services.

What are some options for students who demonstrate great potential, but must stay at home and work in order to afford college? Community colleges are excellent options for students matching these criteria. They can complete their first two years of higher education close to home for an affordable price. For more information on community colleges in Montana, visit www.mtcconline.org. Online courses may also be a good option. For more information on online courses, visit www.montana.edu/distance.

In what areas do you find students to be most consistently lacking sufficient preparation for college? Students’ skills in math, science, grammar and technical writing are often deficient. Education professionals can serve students by encouraging them to take four years of math. In addition, advanced science classes are necessary to bridge the gap between college-level science and high school-level science courses. Finally, students should develop their reading ability and technical writing skills through investing themselves in their high school English courses.