Rehabilitation long-term training - rehabilitation counseling

Jackson State University received a $197,000 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. This award supports Jackson State University's academic training initiative to prepare rehabilitation counselors and other personnel to serve individuals with disabilities within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. As required by program regulations, the institution must direct at least 65 percent of project funds ($128,050 minimum) toward scholarships covering student stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel for students enrolled in the rehabilitation counseling training program.

The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program addresses identified personnel shortages by funding institutions of higher education to expand the workforce pipeline for vocational rehabilitation services. Jackson State University's award represents one of 75 grants made in fiscal year 2025 under this program, with typical awards ranging from $194,000 to $391,000. As a historically black college and university with an established capacity in workforce development and student support services, Jackson State University is well-positioned to leverage this funding to train rehabilitation professionals while serving its student population in Mississippi.