Student Resources

 We believe the following documents will help you transition from a secondary to postsecondary education setting.

• "Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Higher Education's Obligations Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA" from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.
  Click here to view on the OCR's website.
• "Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities" from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.
  Click here to view on the OCR's website.
  
• "Right & Responsibilities: The SARC, The Student, & The Faculty" adapted by the SARC.
  Click here for a Word document. Click here for a PDF document.
  
• "College is Different Than High School" adapted by the SARC.
  Click here for a Word document. Click here for a PDF document

WKU Academic Advising

Best Expectation Programs (BEP)

WKU Writing Center

WKU Glasgow Writing Center

WKU Glasgow Math Lab

Math Tutoring Lab | Western Kentucky University

• The Mathematics Department provides a Math Tutoring Lab to provide free peer tutoring to students taking classes in our department, especially those taking general education mathematics courses. No appointment necessary, tutoring is walk-in at the hours listed below.

WKU The Learning Center (TLC)

• The Learning Center (TLC) offers free tutoring for undergraduate courses and academic success skills. They promote academic excellence by helping students understand course content, develop study skills, and gain confidence as self-directed learners.
• Study by Subject | Western Kentucky University
• Study Tips and Tools

Online Student Support Portal

• The portal connects you to resources across campus, including online tutoring, financial planning, library and research assistance, an online writing center, and more!
• Click here to access the Online Student Resource Portal.

Career Development

WKU TRIO Programs

Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC)

Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

• The Renshaw Early Childhood Center advances the development and learning potential of toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities while simultaneously collaborating with other WKU academic programs to provide hands-on training to future educators.
• The Speech-Language Intervention Program provides thorough assessments and treatments to address a variety of communication needs, including speech, language, pragmatics, fluency, and voice.
• The Kelly Autism Program's Circle of Support ensures neurodivergent WKU students receive the academic, social, and professional guidance necessary to succeed and thrive as active, engaged members of the community.
• The Kelly Autism Program's Prime Time is an after-school environment for school-age children focused on nurturing social and language skills while helping children build meaningful connections through group activities.

WKU's Student Code of Conduct

Report Concerns

• If this is an emergency or the crime you wish to report is in progress please call 911 or contact the WKU Police at 270-745-2548.

Counseling Center

• Counseling Center Services FAQ
  
• Databank of Psychological Issues Among College Students
• List of Resources for Mental Health

WKU Talley Family Counseling Center (TFCC)

• Counseling Services from TFCC

Hilltopper Nutrition

• WKU's Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), Kelci and Amber, are here to help WKU students by providing guidance, counseling, and simple solutions to creating a healthy lifestyle. They serve as a resource for all things nutrition and take a non-diet approach to health and well-being. Nutrition Consultations
• LIVE: 26-27 Allergen Guide

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

• NAMI is a free support group that meets on alternating Mondays for current WKU students struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. It is led by two NAMI-certified facilitators who are in mental health recovery themselves. This group is a supplement — not a substitute — for therapy or medication. Contact Dr. Jay Gabbard at jay.gabbard@wku.edu for more information. NAMI presence at WKU provides lifeline, reduces mental health stigma - WKUHerald.com

"A Freshman's Guide to the Hill"

"WKU Campus Safety"

"WKU Online Safety"

"WKU Consent/Title IX"

WKU also suggest students review the information from Cornell Health about Bystander Intervention. On the site, you can also find a video, "Intervene" (2016), with different scenarios and intervention techniques.

WKU Campus Map 2026

WKU Transportation Maps

Other Campus Maps

ESA No Access Areas

Disability Parking Information

Tier 2 Disability Parking Map (Student)

WKU Financial Aid's Scholarship Page

WKU TopDollar Scholarship Source 

• This scholarship management system, powered by AcademicWorks, provides a complete list of all scholarship opportunities that are available for students at Western Kentucky University.

KY AHEAD Scholarship Information (external)

 

Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. It opens October 1st.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their local Vocational Rehabilitation Office for information about external financial assistance.

Students are encouraged to complete the application for awards as soon as possible. Some awards may be on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

Additional external scholarships are listed in the section below.

Housing & Residence Life

Accommodations

• Students may indicate on their Housing Application that they need physical, medical, or psychological accommodations.
• Students are required to register with the SARC office to request their accommodation and are encouraged to call WKU Housing & Residence Life at (270)745-2100 to discuss their housing needs. 
• WKU Housing and Residence Life is not able to honor requests for housing accommodations without confirmation from the Student Accessibility Resource Center.
• Housing for late accommodation requests may be delayed or limited due to space availability. 

Hilltopics: Residence Hall Handbook

Barren River Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

• The ADRC is a department at the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD). They have a list of websites for independent living. Here is a direct link to a download of their 2018 Community Resource Guide. 
• Contact ADRC with questions about personal care attendant programs. Here are some handouts provided to the SARC in June 2018: the Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP), Consumer Directed Option (CDO), and Participant Driven Services (PDS).

City of Bowling Green, KY

• You can also find a short list of disability resources on the official municipal website of Bowling Green, KY.

Lifeskills

• Lifeskills offers support for people who experience mental illness, addition, and intellectual disabilities.

Counseling Services

• If you are in need of counseling services in the Bowling Green area, please review the Behavioral Health Provider List, provided by Warren County Public Schools. 

Mobile Grocery

• Mobile grocery is a service offered by the Housing Authority of Bowling Green. Click here to view the Mobile Grocery Flyer.

Talley Family Counseling Center

• Click here to see the Tally Family Counseling Center's list of Community Mental Health Resources.

Kentucky

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Kentucky Career Center
• Americans with Disabilities
• Kentucky Assistive Technology Service (KATS) Network
• Kentucky Protection & Advocacy Resources
• Kentucky Rehabilitation Association's Facebook

Tennessee

• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Blind & Visually Impaired Services
• Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP)

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

• OCR's "Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities"
• OCR's "Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities"

U.S. Department of Labor

• Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
• Disability Resources

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

• The AAPD is a political and advocacy organization that centers around disability policy and the disability rights movement.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

• The ADDA offers support, resources, and connection to adults with ADHD.

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

• This college support program, founded by the Autism Education and Research Institute, is dedicated to the academic success of students with autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and ADHD. It provides students with coaching, networking opportunities, and mentorships.

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD)

• COSD assist college students or recent graduates with a disability, in gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to secure a career.

Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science and Medical Education (CDAHSME)

The DO-IT Project - Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology

Learning Disabilities Association of  America (LDA)

• The LDA was founded in 1963 by parents interested in finding more resources for children with disabilities. The organization has since grown into an advocacy and educational resource for adults, parents, and educators.

National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials

• While their site is aimed toward school administrators and educators, it lists a variety of learning resources and tools for students with physical disabilities.

National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)

• The NCCSD is an online resources for students, parents, faculty, and other professionals. They have a clearinghouse for resources on disability and education, information about campus organizations for college students with disabilities, and an organization for and led by students with disabilities, DREAM (Disability Rights, Education Activism, and Mentoring).

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

• This organization hosts a number of advocacy programs and events for adults with learning disabilities.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

• Students can find a wealth of scholarships, activities, publications, and academic resources through this organization that is dedicated to serving visually impaired and blind populations.

US Autism & Asperger Association (USCAP)

• The USAAA’s College Autism Project (CAP) strives to educate colleges and universities on how to work with students on the autism spectrum.

National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC)

• NDC helps schools, colleges, workforce agencies, and deaf people remove barriers through resources, research, professional learning, individualized support, and tools like Deafverse.

Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)

• KCDHH provides information, referral and advocacy services, and an interpreter referral service for state agencies.

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

• NAD is a civil rights organization for the deaf and hard of hearing. 

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

• RID is a national membership organization that advocates for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. 

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)

• HLAA strives to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss.

Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses

• The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing loss interested in or working in health care fields.

Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)

• The U.S. Department of Education funds the DCMP, which has created a media library of over 4,000 free captioned titles for educational use.

 

Also, refer to the "Scholarship Information" section below.

AssistiveTech.Net

• This webpage provides access to assistive technological devices for people with disabilities. 

LD Online

• This digital resource, run by PBS, publishes newsletters, personal stories, multimedia, and news regarding learning disabilities.

Autism Speaks

• This biomedical funding organization promotes continual public advocacy and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks publishes a "Postsecondary Educational Opportunity Guide" for students and their families. In the resource library, they have resources for adults with autism and postsecondary education resources, including scholarship information. They also have a transition toolkit, adult services, and suggested apps

Navigating College

• Current and former college students with autism contribute blog articles about their experiences to this online publication, which is dedicated to providing advice and insight on campus life and academia.

Perkins Teaching Resources

• Perkins is one of the oldest education and supply resources for the visually impaired, sharing accessible webinars, library materials, and webcasts. Perkins is well-known for founding the first school for the blind in 1829 and for creating several different Braille devices.

New Mobility

• This online magazine features articles, event listings, and advocacy information for wheelchair users.

Mobility International USA

• This organization is dedicated to disability rights advocacy around the world.

The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

• This digital resource collects assistive technology suggestions and higher education tips from dyslexic students.

Landmark College

• This Vermont-based college was founded in 1985 to serve students with dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD.

ADDITUDE ADHD College Survival Guide

• This digital publication walks students through the process of selecting a college, applying, and navigating campus life with ADHD.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association College Resources

• This professional networking society provides college students with links to study strategies and campus life tips.

 

Other Guides and Resources

• BestColleges.com's Resources for Students with Disabilities

• Maryville University Online has an online guide called "Career Guide for College Students with Disabilities."

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their local Vocational Rehabilitation Office for information about external financial assistance. Click here for a list of Vocational Rehabilitation Offices in each state.

AHEAD offers a scholarship each year. The SARC will send around information as it is posted.

KY AHEAD Scholarship Information

Sertoma's Hard of Hearing or Deaf and Communicative Disorders Scholarship

Cochlear Graeme Clark and Anders Tjellstrom Scholarships has offered scholarships for recipients of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant and Cochlear™ Baha®.

American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Frederick J. Krause Scholarship

Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship 

Hemophilia Federal Association Scholarship

Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship

 

Resource lists of scholarships:

• Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) has a list of 6,100 sources for financial aid in their 2018-2019 publication, "Affording Higher Education."
• DO-IT maintains a list of scholarship opportunities and publishes "College Funding for Students with Disabilities: Federal and state aid, scholarships, and awards" (2017).
• Alexander Grahman Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) has financial aid resources on their website. They also have a Scholarship Resource document that outlines funding sources and scholarships for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Autism Speaks has resources for adults with autism and postsecondary education resources, including scholarship information.
• The "Planning Ahead: Financial Aid for Students with Disability" (2015-2016 Edition) from Heath Resource Center of the National Youth Transitions Center at George Washington University is filled with resources. Scholarships are mentioned throughout the publication, but refer to pages 26 through 35 for a list of scholarship according to disability.
• The following databases may be of use: collegescholarships.org, www.petersons.com, and fastweb.com.
• CollegeScholarships.org is a resource database for scholarship information. They have scholarship information for students with disabilities, such information for students with ADHD, with visual impairments, with autism, or who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. They also have scholarship information for student with health conditions.
• Goodcall's Fully Accessible Guide to Paying for College for Students with Disabilities.
• Insight into Diversity has Study Abroad Scholarships for Underrepresented Students.
• AHEAD 2020 Scholarship Information

Integrate Autism Employment Advisors

• Integrate has "full service advisors connecting employers and college graduates with autism." On the "For Candidates" section of their site, you can resources based on your geographic location in the U.S.

Workforce Recruitment Program

• The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. For more information please visit the Work Recruitment Program website. New applicants will be accepted in Fall 2020.