The new jersey inclusive postsecondary education consortium: increasing access to inclusive postsecondary education in new jersey

Georgian Court University received a $534,582 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education program (CFDA 84.407) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. As part of the New Jersey Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium, the university will develop and implement model comprehensive transition and postsecondary education programs designed to facilitate the successful integration of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education at participating institutions of higher education (IHEs) in New Jersey.

The consortium award supports the creation or expansion of inclusive, high-quality postsecondary programming that serves as a demonstration model for other institutions. As a recipient under CFDA 84.407A (institutional transition programs), Georgian Court University is required to partner with local educational agencies to support students with intellectual disabilities who remain eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program initiative aligns with federal priorities for equitable geographic distribution and addresses underserved areas in New Jersey, with anticipated activities encompassing program design, student support services, campus integration initiatives, and outcomes assessment through the grant period ending September 30, 2026.