Sign up for COS and Access & Ability Center services:
1. Complete a COS Web Application
Access the COS application through CCCApply. Submit the COS application online and print a copy of the confirmation page for your records. There are two parts, a CCC ID and then the actual COS application.
2. Sign Up for the Access & Ability Center
Complete our AAC Application. If you need help, we are happy to assist.
To apply for AAC services for the first time, login to the MyGiant student portal. Click on the blue Student Support tab at the top of the page, click "AAC AIM Portal" and start a new application draft.
In the Application, you can upload verification of disability or qualifying condition. Documents such as IEPs, 504 Plans, Doctor/Therapist notes, medication lists, or similar documents may count as verification.
If you believe our services would help you but don't have any documentation to upload, please complete the same application and let us know the best time to reach you by phone so we may schedule an “AAC Interest" appointment with our Learning Specialist.
3. Attend the Intake Appointment to Authorize Your AAC Services
Once we have reviewed both parts of your paperwork, we will contact you to schedule an appointment to plan your classes and accommodations.
4. Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA Application (if student is a US Citizen)
Complete the Dream Act Application (if student is not a US Citizen)
5. Register for Classes
Pick times/days of courses for your first semester, attend AAC STEPS, or connect with Kyle Campbell (kyleca@cos.edu) to get help signing up for classes. Students can also register online. For help, view the COS Registration Assistance web page.
6. Complete the COS Orientation
New COS students are required to complete an online orientation by logging into your MyGiant account, or attending COS Giant Days.
We reccommend you also attend our Bridge to COS Event (new AAC student orientation; usually at the beginning of August).
7. Stay in Touch
Contact Kyle Campbell (kyleca@cos.edu) regularly for ongoing support, as well as our AAC office to keep up to date with your services and AAC accommodations. To remain active in our program, you must have a minimum of one contact per year with our office.
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