Who is eligible for PSP?

Students interested in applying for the PSP must:

Be legally blind
Be 18 to 22 years of age
Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent
Be on a Division of Blind Services (DBS) transition caseload
Be able to secure the funds to participate in the program (Usually, students use SSI or SSDI funds)
Be able to manage personal and health needs independently
Be planning to live and work independently (as a long-term goal)
Be capable of benefiting from instruction
Be able to apply and integrate learned skills (For example, managing monthly income to pay for apartment rent, personal items, groceries, and recreational activities)

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Last revision: March 3, 2008