Ivy Tech Community College
Direct Support Professional Certificate

To begin, each student must apply to become an Ivy Tech student. The following link explains the process and includes most of the forms you will need.> Admissions Process
After enrolling in Ivy Tech online courses, any books that are to be purchased must be purchased
through the Ivy Tech Online Bookstore. The following link provides information about this process.> The Ivy Tech Bookstore Online
It is possible to receive credit for certain courses for your previous training and experience. If you choose to apply for such credit, however, you should keep in mind that receiving the credit is not guaranteed. The process, called the Prior Learning Assessment, is discussed in the following link.> Prior Learning Assestment
Once you are enrolled at Ivy Tech, tutoring in Math and English courses, as well as some other courses, is available. The following link offers information about the Ivy Tech Academic Support Center (ASC).> Academic Support Center

Notice:
Each DSP program participant will be required to complete a “Letter of Authorization” form. 

These MUST be completed in the presence of a Registrar staff member at the Ivy Tech-Bloomington campus. 

This letter, commonly called a “Release Form,” will allow Ivy Tech to send academic information (i.e. grades) to your employer.  In order to complete this form, you will need your social security number and the name of the person and/or business that you wish to have access to your records.
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