comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program

Federal Student Aid assists individuals with an intellectual disability; you may receive funding from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study programs. 

ctp program overview

A program for students with intellectual disabilities means a degree, certificate, or non-degree program offered by a college or career school and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. 

CTP Programs are designed to support students with intellectual disabilities who want to continue academic, career, and independent living instruction to prepare for gainful employment. 

CTP Programs offer academic advising and a structured curriculum. 

The Three Requirements for Eligibility

CTP Program participants

You are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program for students with intellectual disabilities at an institution of higher education (a college or career school) that participates in federal student aid programs. 

Academic success


Maintain satisfactory academic progress. 

The Basics


 You must meet the basic federal student aid eligibility requirements, except that you are not required to have a high school diploma or GED and are not required to pursue a degree or certificate. 

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