Cost effective approaches for providing services, modifications, and technological devices for disabled college students are discussed. Attention is directed to planning strategies, considerations for determining cost effectiveness, and a variety of ideas actually in use on U.S. campuses. It is noted that the key to cost effectiveness is long range planning. Questions are identified that should be asked about a new or continuing service, product, or device. Programs are described that illustrate specific practical ideas that have been successful and cost effective. Contact persons are listed with each idea. The programs concern: transportation, targeted fund raising, low technology aids, a way to summon help for quadriplegic individuals, peer counseling, attendant care, a vibrating alarm for hearing impaired students, wireless frequency modulated amplification, volunteer readers, and efficient use of readers and interpreters. An annotated bibliography of eight selected resources is also included. (SW)