AGGIE Clinical Rehabilitation Scholars - Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $222,204 to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program (CFDA 84.129). This Project Grant supports the AGGIE Clinical Rehabilitation Scholars initiative, which provides academic training to increase the number of personnel trained in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. As mandated by program requirements, at least 65 percent of project funds ($144,433) must be directed to scholarships covering student stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel for scholars enrolled in the training program through the award's completion date of September 30, 2026.

The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program addresses identified personnel shortages in rehabilitation counseling, assistive technology, vision and orientation services, and related specializations within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. NC A&T's award aligns with the program's peer-reviewed selection process and evaluation criteria established under 34 CFR Parts 385 and 386, requiring demonstrated relevance to the state-federal vocational rehabilitation service program and appropriate curriculum scope. The award represents one of 75 grants made nationally in fiscal year 2025 under this program, with typical award amounts ranging from $194,000 to $391,000.