Show me college: transforming postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability in missouri and beyond

The University of Missouri System received a $534,684 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Under the "Show Me College: Transforming Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability in Missouri and Beyond" initiative, the university will develop and deliver a model comprehensive transition and postsecondary program designed to support students with intellectual disabilities in accessing higher education opportunities. The program operates from the Normandy, Missouri campus and builds upon the university's existing educational programming and partnerships supporting disadvantaged and special populations.

As a grantee under TPSID, the University of Missouri will provide inclusive postsecondary transition services and programming for students with intellectual disabilities, leveraging partnerships with local educational agencies and potentially vocational rehabilitation services as prioritized by the federal program. The award supports the creation of a high-quality, replicable model program that demonstrates successful transition pathways into higher education for this student population, with potential applicability beyond Missouri consistent with the grant's stated geographic reach.