Federal Grant Award Summary

Arkansas State University received a $386,644 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Through the Consortium for Inclusive Postsecondary Education and Transition (CIPET), the university will support the development and delivery of inclusive comprehensive transition and postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

The award supports model demonstration programs designed to create high-quality educational pathways that integrate students with intellectual disabilities into higher education environments. Activities funded through this grant typically include academic enrichment initiatives, career skills development, person-centered planning services, and coordination with local educational agencies and relevant disability service providers. As part of a consortium structure, Arkansas State University will collaborate with partner institutions and agencies to advance inclusive postsecondary education opportunities and enhance employment and independent living prospects for students with intellectual disabilities in the Jonesboro, Arkansas service area.