10/29/09: Final regulations are published for the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.  They may be accessed at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25190.htm

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (PL 110-315) enacted on August 14, 2008, reauthorizes the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. Among the revisions in the law  a number of important new provisions improves access to postsecondary education  for students with intellectual disabilities. Of particular note are several provisions that address financial aid and create a new model demonstration program and coordinating center for students with intellectual disabilities. Visit ThinkCollege.net to learn how the new regulations affect students with intellectual disabilities.