USC AikenLIFE 2026-27 Application

The Process

Online application is NOW OPEN. Applications are due November 15, 2025.

There are several requirements to apply for USCA LIFE.

As part of the online application, you will submit the following information:

1. Academic and employment history
2. Please provide the names and contact information for three references. The references must have known the student for at least one (1) year and should represent at least three of the following: education, employment, community involvement, or personal. Family members should not complete the reference forms.
3. Personal support inventory completed by parent/guardian
4. Student questionnaire
5. Release & Exchange of Information form

You will also upload the following documents in the Application Portal.

1. Student’s most recent psychological evaluation (must list diagnosis and have information about intellectual functioning and adaptive skills)
2. Student’s most recent IEP
3. Student’s academic transcript (if applicable)

You will also be asked to pay the $45 application fee.