Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education
Program Objectives
Funding under this program supports competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) (as defined under section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA)), or consortia of IHEs, to create or expand high-quality, inclusive model comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Under section 767(d)(6) of the HEA all grant recipients must partner with one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) to support students with intellectual disabilities who are still eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Funds from this program also support a national Coordinating Center (Coordinating Center), which develops evaluation standards for TPSID grantees and provides technical assistance, information, and opportunities for communication among institutions with postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. The Center assists in supporting continuous improvement activities for the model transition programs. The Coordinating Center will: (A) provide a research and evaluation protocol for TPSID programs; (B) administer a mentoring program matching current and new TPSID grantees based on areas of expertise; (C) coordinate longitudinal follow-up data collection and technical assistance to TPSID grantees on programmatic components and evidence-based practices; (D) make recommendations related to the development of standards for such programs; (E) provide technical assistance and evaluations for such programs.
Who Can Benefit
Grant funds establish model comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities at institutions of higher education. Funds also support a Coordinating Center that: provides technical assistance for all comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities; conducts and disseminates research to the public on strategies to promote academic, social, employment, and independent living outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities; and builds capacity of Kindergarten through Grade 12 transition services and supports of local and State education agencies.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
Varies by competition.
Program Funding
(Project Grants) FY 23$13,800,000.00; FY 24 est $13,772,400.00; FY 25 est $13,800,000.00; FY 22$13,800,000.00; FY 21$13,800,000.00; FY 20$11,800,000.00; FY 19$11,800,000.00; FY 18$11,800,000.00; FY 17$11,800,000.00; FY 16$11,800,000.00; -
How to Apply
This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdministering Agency
OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.407
- Assistance Type
- PROJECT GRANTS (DISCRETIONARY)
- Official Website
- www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-sp...
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