Application & Financial Aid

Application Instructions

1. The application, along with two letters of reference should be submitted to the SHEP Coordinator.
2. Once the application is received, an interview will be scheduled with the SHEP Coordinator.
3. To be considered for admission, a candidate must be able to follow the university’s Code of Conduct, and must be able to use, or learn to use, basic technology such as a cell phone. Level of independence will also be considered.
4. If accepted into the SHEP program, the candidate applies to NKU as a “non-degree seeking student”, and then contacts the SHEP coordinator to verify the submitted application and admission.
5. A Person-Centered Plan will be created to guide choices for classes and activities.

Tuition & Aid

Students enrolled in the NKU SHEP program pay full tuition at the university, calculated by their residence status and the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled. Because the program is a federally recognized Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP), eligible students can apply for tuition assistance such as financial aid. Students who have graduated from a Kentucky High School are also eligible to access a portion of their Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) funds.

Visit NKU's Financial Aid Website