To participate in The College HELP Program, you must be admitted as a Marshall University student, which is a separate application process.
To apply for the College HELP Program:
- Submit the College H.E.L.P. Application
- Submit copies of testing with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or SLD, along with achievement testing and intelligence testing from within the past 3 years. Please check out our Preferred Assessments for Applicantsto ensure your testing meets requirements. Testing can be emailed directly to the H.E.L.P Program Director, Dr. Hillary Adams, at brown235@marshall.edu.
- Submit a 1-page, handwritten, statement regarding why you want to attend college. Be honest and reflective, not perfect. This can be photographed or scanned and emailed directly to HELP Program Director, Dr. Hillary Adams, at brown235@marshall.edu.
- Pay the nonrefundable $50.00 application fee. Make check payable to “M.U. HELP Program” or call our business manager at 304-696-5220 to pay by credit card.
Soft deadlines for applications are April 1st for Fall semesters and November 1st for Spring semesters. Once your application is complete, you will be contacted regarding your candidacy and offered an interview, should you meet requirements. Incomplete applications cannot be processed or considered for admission.
Questions? Contact Us!
Phone: 304-696-6252
Email: brown235@marshall.edu or carter414@marshall.edu