Eagle Connections

As  TSC students, Eagle Connections students are eligible to participate in and utilize the:

• Clubs and Organizations
• Library, Learning Commons, and Learning Specialists
• Mental Health Counseling Center and Career Services
• Gym and Intramural Sports
• Faculty office hours 

A typical semester includes classes, study time, life skills sessions, and social activities. Students also meet one-on-one with program staff to set and work on personal goals using the STAR model from Project 10. Students are expected to study and finish assignments on their own. They must follow TSC rules for attendance, behavior, and accommodations.

 Admission and Application Guide

Applicants must have or meet the following criteria: 

1. A documented Intellectual Disability (ID) that impacts progression in a standard curriculum in pursuit of a postsecondary degree or certificate (Students may have co-occurring disabilities.) 
2. Graduated with a high school diploma or high school equivalency (i.e. GED)
3. Is at least 18 years old
4. Has employment and community participation as personal goals 
5. Is capable of mobility on adult campuses, including transportation to and from campus
6. Displays a level of social maturity conducive to an adult environment (i.e. employment and educational settings) 
7. Has the ability to maintain self-care and personal hygiene independently
8. Has a support system committed to a collaborative partnership
9. Has a reliable means of communication

Applicants must submit the following required documentation as applicable:    

1. TSC online application for admission as a non-degree seeking student, including proof of residency. 
   1. Make sure to save TSC student ID, email and password. 
2. Eagle Connections application including three reference letters.
   1. Eagle Connections Application Fillable PDF
   2. Eagle Connections Reference Letter
3. Documentation of an Intellectual Disability and any co-occurring disabilities. Refer to SAS Documentation Guidelines (ID must be clearly stated)
4. Copy of most recent educational evaluation or summary of performance (SOP) and may also include most recent Vocational Rehabilitation plan
5. Proof of graduation/completion (i.e. official and final high school transcript or GED)
6. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) application 

To get the most support, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Leon County Schools Transition Program and sign up with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation before applying to Eagle Connections.

If you are a Vocational Rehabilitation client, list Eagle Connections courses and activities on your job plan. These steps are not required, but they help build a strong support system for students. If you want to apply, contact the program. Applications are accepted year-round, but the usual deadline is May 1 before the fall term. After review, qualified applicants will be asked to attend an interview with a support person. If the program is full, you may be added to a waiting list.