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Frequently Asked Questions

Lions Plus Program Details

What is the goal and framework of the program?

  • Goal: Provide additional support for students transitioning from high school to college and to those who benefit from accountability and executive functioning strategies
  • Structure: One-on-one weekly meetings with a learning specialist 
  • Approach: Collaborate to develop a semester success plan through:
    • Weekly reflections on metacognitive practices
    • Executive functioning supports
    • Body doubling and accountability checks

Cost & Financial Aid

What does it cost?

  • One semester (AY 25-26): $2,700
  • Full academic year (AY 25-26): $5,000

How to Join

I am still in high school and looking for college supports. How do I prepare for the accommodation process?

  • Review the documentation guidelines
  • Reflect on what works for you in overcoming educational barriers
  • If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school, consider how those supports helped you

I am a current TCNJ student without accommodations. How do I get started to apply for accommodations?

  • Step 1: Review the documentation guidelines and collect necessary paperwork
  • Step 2: Register with the Accessibility Resource Center by filling out this form
  • Step 3: An accessibility specialist will reach out to schedule an initial meeting

I am a newly accepted student without accommodations. How do I join Lions Plus Program?

  • Step 1: Starting May 1st, register with the Accessibility Resource Center using this form
  • Step 2: Review the documentation guidelines and submit required paperwork
  • Step 3: An accessibility specialist will contact you to schedule an initial meeting
  • Step 4: If you are deemed eligible and approved for accommodations, a learning specialist will reach out to you depending on availability in the program. 

I am a current TCNJ student with accommodations. How do I join Lions Plus Program?

Email us and we will send you a registration form (non-binding).

Lions Plus Registration Process

Do I have to fill out anything else?

  • Yes! After the Lions Plus registration form, we will send you a binding contract
  • What “binding” means: You are responsible for attending weekly sessions for the entire term you signed up for. 
  • Remember: You must complete the Accommodations Process in order to receive the binding contract

What happens next?

  • Once you sign the contract, we will contact you to:
    • Schedule your initial session
    • Establish your weekly meeting schedule

Contact

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
Roscoe West Hall, Suite 202
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
2000 Pennington Rd.
Ewing, NJ 08628

609.771.3199

609.637.5082 FAX
arc@tcnj.edu

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