UT elevated - a comprehensive transition & support program for students with intellectual disabilities, facilitating their pathway from high school to higher ED through intensive support networks

Utah TECH University received $427,992 in federal funding 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) for the award period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The grant supports the development and delivery of "UT Elevated," a comprehensive transition and support program designed to facilitate the successful pathway of students with intellectual disabilities from high school into higher education. The program provides intensive support networks and coordinated services to enable this student population to access and succeed in postsecondary education.

The UT Elevated program represents Utah TECH University's commitment to expanding educational access for underserved populations through direct service delivery, support infrastructure, and coordination with local educational agencies. As a TPSID institutional transition program award, the grant funds model demonstration activities that promote inclusive postsecondary experiences for students with intellectual disabilities, consistent with the federal program's objectives to create high-quality transition pathways and comprehensive support services at institutions of higher education.