Spartans advance

San Jose State University Research Foundation received a $370,860 Project Grant from the Department of Education's 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. The SPARTANS ADVANCE initiative 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 San Jose State University. As an awardee under this competitive grant program, the university will establish or expand inclusive programming that promotes student success through coordinated services and campus integration.

The funded project operates within the federal framework requiring partnerships with local educational agencies to support eligible students with intellectual disabilities. The grant supports evidence-based transition services and model demonstration activities that align with the Department of Education's priorities for equitable geographic distribution and serving underserved populations. The award reflects San Jose State University's established capacity in research and educational programming, particularly given the institution's designation as both a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution positioned to advance inclusive higher education access for students with intellectual disabilities.