lifePATH® Foundations is a four-semester continuing education (CE) program for students with IQ scores of 60 or above. This program serves two purposes:
1. Preparation/Bridge program for lifePATH OLSA, at LSC-Tomball, only.
2. Development of greater independence and preparation for entry-level positions in customer service industries.
Bridge to OLSA
At LSC-Tomball only, lifePATH Foundations students are given the lifePATH OLSA Admissions Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math each Spring Semester. If two (2) of the three (3) assessments are passed at established criteria and Social Expectations scores also meet established criteria, the lifePATH Foundations student is offered the opportunity to “Bridge” to the OLSA program at the LSC-Tomball campus the following Fall Semester. The Bridge to OLSA opportunity applies only to the LSC-Tomball OLSA program.
Regardless of whether students pass the assessments that qualify them to move on to lifePATH OLSA (4-year accredited associate degree in Occupational and Life Skills), students in lifePATH Foundations are fully integrated into Lone Star College-Tomball’s campus life and benefit from a curriculum focused on self-advocacy, career exploration, resume building, interview practice, group internships, Service Learning, confidence building, academic practice, and soft skills development. This comprehensive approach equips students with the tools, experiences, and knowledge base necessary to thrive in both personal and professional settings.
Benefits of the Foundations Program:
- Bridge to lifePATH OLSA at LSC-Tomball for students who pass the assessments
- Small cohorts of approximately 8 students
- Reduced course load of 2 to 3 classes per semester
- Learning strategy focus
- Campus job shadowing
- Supported community internship
Courses
Select the button below to see the lifePATH Foundations courses.
Foundations Criteria
IQ Assessment Scores of 60 or above in each of the four (4) listed below:
- Full-Scale IQ score
- Reading Comprehension IQ Achievement Score
- Written Expression or Fluency IQ Achievement Score
- Math Problem Solving or Reasoning IQ Achievement Score
Candidates who complete the above steps and meet the lifePATH Foundations Admissions Criteria will be invited to interview in person. Candidates who successfully meet all criteria during the interview will be conditionally accepted, pending successful completion of College Immersion.
Guardianship
Students who wish to enroll in the lifePATH program must not be under any form of guardianship. All incoming lifePATH students are required to be their own full legal guardians, meaning they must have the legal capacity to make decisions for themselves. While we do accept applications from individuals who have supported decision-making arrangements in place, it is essential that applicants demonstrate their ability to function independently.
Additionally, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of their initial semester in order to be eligible for admission. This age requirement ensures that students are legally recognized as adults and can fully engage in the responsibilities that come with being part of the lifePATH program.
Application Process
- Attend a lifePATH Information Session
- Complete the lifePATH Fall 2026 Admissions Application
- Submit Full & Individual Educational Evaluation or other disability educational evaluation which includes the 4 scores listed above.
lifePATH Foundations Admissions is competitive. Qualified applicants are ranked based on how closely they meet program criteria. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance; applicants not accepted may reapply in a future application cycle.
Campus Location
LSC-Tomball
Email: TC-lifePATH@LoneStar.edu
Phone: 281.655.3607
Address: 30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375