Project Success FAQs
What is Project SUCCESS?
Project SUCCESS is a 4+ transition program for students with IEPs. The program is located on the Western Iowa Tech Community College campus and it provides academic and skill building support designed to guide students toward college independence.
How do I get into Project SUCCESS?
-Students in the program are referred by their high school IEP team. The process must be finished before you would graduate high school.
- You need to be between the ages of 17 and 21.
- You have to have the desire to go to college.
- You need to be between the ages of 17 and 21.
- You have to have the desire to go to college.
Why should I join Project SUCCESS?
Project SUCCESS teaches classes every semester that are designed to help you be a stronger student. We teach things like study skills, test taking skills, teamwork, communication, problem solving, organization, prioritization, money management, career prep, and many other topics. We also have a supported study hall where we help students understand their assignments.
What does Project SUCCESS cost?
Project SUCCESS is a special education program and qualifies as a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). When an IEP team refers a student to the program, they agree to continue supporting you just like they did during your regular K-12 education.
What programs can I go into?
As a Project SUCCESS student, you can choose any program offered at Western Iowa Tech. Some programs have entrance requirements, like nursing, and you have to meet the same requirements as any other student to join a program like that.
View all of WIT’s degree fields
View all of WIT’s degree fields
Which programs are popular with Project SUCCESS students?
The most popular programs for our students are:
Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Automotive
Construction Trades (HVAC, Electrician, Construction, etc.)
Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Automotive
Construction Trades (HVAC, Electrician, Construction, etc.)
Can I be in Project SUCCESS and transfer to a 4-year program?
Yes, you can take a transfer path program with us and then transition to a 4-year college or university. Western Iowa Tech has transfer guides to many of the schools in our area.
Do I need to attend Project SUCCESS in person?
Yes, we do require regular in-person attendance. The classes we teach have a lot of interactive lessons and most of the popular degree fields are hands-on. We have also noticed that students do better when they have an instructor that they get to work with every week.
Do I have to have an IEP to be in the program?
Yes, you do need to continue with your IEP to be part of Project SUCCESS. That is why we need your high school team to refer you to the program. If you do not have an IEP, or have finished high school, and you want more support at college, please consider our LIFE Bridge program.
If I still have my IEP, do I get my high school diploma?
Students in Project SUCCESS have typically finished their high school class requirements. That means you have earned your diploma, but your school has to hold onto it while you are in Project SUCCESS so they can continue to support your transition to college. When you finish Project SUCCESS, you will get your high school diploma.
How long does it take to finish Project SUCCESS?
Project SUCCESS is a special education program, which means its length depends on each student’s needs. Students may stay in the program through the school year that they turn 21, but many students gain the skills they need to finish college on their own before then. The average program length is two school years.