Transition university for career advancement and successful adulthood

Grant Summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio received $433,477 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education program (CFDA 84.407) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This project grant supports the development and delivery of a model comprehensive transition and postsecondary program designed to facilitate the successful integration of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education at the institution's San Antonio campus.

Under this award, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is establishing or expanding inclusive transition services that promote academic and social integration of students with intellectual disabilities into campus life, including postsecondary education opportunities. The program operates in partnership with local educational agencies to serve eligible students transitioning from special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and may incorporate partnerships with vocational rehabilitation agencies and involve students studying special education and related fields in program delivery. The funding supports model demonstration activities designed to generate best practices and evidence-based approaches applicable to other institutions of higher education nationwide.