13.6 Pre-ETS Counseling on Comprehensive Transition or Postsecondary Education (PSE) Programs

(Procedure code P21100-01, P21100-02, P21100-03, P21100-04)

Choosing a career requires exploration and planning to gain awareness of the wide range of career pathways and labor market realities and projections. It is essential for students to see how skill development and knowledge relate to future opportunities in Postsecondary Education (PSE) settings and employment. In addition to being provided information and guidance on a variety of postsecondary education and training opportunities, the PSE planning process allows students to learn about the special departments and/or supports available at the PSE institutions of higher learning.

Counseling on postsecondary education may include:

• Identifying interests, abilities, talents, needs, learning style preferences and goals

• Researching career and PSE options

• Promoting participation in PSE preparation classes, etc.

• Promoting use of executive function skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education

• Promoting use of self-advocacy skills

• Supporting student participation in college fairs and tours

• Teaching students about applicable educational and vocational laws

• Documenting necessary academic accommodations

• Connecting to PSE resources, services, websites

• Identifying financial aid options

• Providing PSE information to family members

• Assisting with application and enrollment process

• Identifying and advocating for needed accommodations and services, including technology, admission test accommodations, and classroom accommodations

Payment Rate

• Up to $55.00 per hour for Tier I

• Up to $65.00 per hour for Tier II

• Groups (1:6 ratio) $32.00 per hour per student

• Groups (1:7+ ratio) $26.00 per hour per student

• Covers all costs for counseling, including preparation of periodic written reports