T-STEP Eligibility

Participants in the T-STEP program must have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals must be between the ages of 16 to 21 years old (must complete the program before their 22nd birthday). Participants must be enrolled students in high school or college taking at least one credit-earning course, and they must be able to access college-level materials.

This program is not designed for someone in the Occupational Course of Study.

Yes, many of the T-STEP students attend other community colleges or two/four-year universities.

Yes, for some community colleges, high school students can participate in the T-STEP although the program is offered during the day on community college campuses. Contact us for specific information for your local community college.

Transportation to the community college campus is not provided by the TEACCH Autism Program. This must be arranged by the T-STEP participant and his/her family.

It is not required that participants are their own guardian. Most participants in the T-STEP program are their own guardians if they are over 18, but it is not a requirement.

For more information on the enrollment process, please contact
TSTEP Team at TSTEPinfo@med.unc.edu or 919-843-9505

What are the eligibility requirements of the T-STEP and how will I know if an individual qualifies?

If an individual is in the OCS course of study, can they participate in the T-STEP?

Can an individual attend the T-STEP if they are enrolled at a college where the T-STEP is not offered?

Can students still in high school participate in the T-STEP?

Is transportation provided?

If the individual is not their own guardian, can they participate in the program?