Grant Award Summary

Utah TECH University received a $427,992 Project Grant 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, CFDA 84.407) program, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award supports "UT Elevated," a comprehensive transition and support program designed to facilitate the pathway of students with intellectual disabilities from high school into higher education. The program delivers intensive support networks that enable successful postsecondary transitions for this student population.

UT Elevated provides integrated services including academic enrichment, career skills development, and person-centered planning designed to enhance educational opportunities and career pathways for students with intellectual disabilities. As a model demonstration initiative, the program operates within the broader TPSID framework, which emphasizes creating high-quality, inclusive comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at institutions of higher education. The award reflects the Department of Education's commitment to supporting underserved populations and expanding access to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.