The Pennsylvania State University received a $181,523 Project Grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program (CFDA 84.129) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Penn State Long-Term Training Grant in Undergraduate Rehabilitation and Human Services supports academic training initiatives designed to address personnel shortages in the vocational rehabilitation field by preparing undergraduate students for careers serving individuals with disabilities. As a participant in the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program, Penn State's award contributes to the broader federal objective of increasing the supply of qualified rehabilitation professionals within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system.
Under program requirements, Penn State must direct at least 65 percent of the $181,523 award ($117,989 minimum) toward direct financial assistance for enrolled students, including stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel. The remaining funds support curriculum development, program administration, and related training activities. The university's undergraduate rehabilitation and human services program aligns with federal priorities identified in the program regulations (34 CFR Parts 385 and 386) and contributes to building workforce capacity in disability services and vocational rehabilitation counseling.