Crimson hawk bridge at IUP and rock life at SRU

Indiana University of Pennsylvania received $224,760 in federal funding from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407) to support the Crimson Hawk Bridge and Rock Life programs. The award, effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds model comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs designed to facilitate the successful integration of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education environments.

The funded programs deliver inclusive postsecondary education services and transition support to students with intellectual disabilities at IUP, working in partnership with local educational agencies to serve students eligible for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These initiatives support the federal program's core objective of creating high-quality demonstration models that promote successful transitions into higher education while fostering inclusive campus experiences for this student population.