Transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities into higher education: crossing points UA

The University of Alabama received a $534,872 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) program (CFDA 84.407) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and implementation of the "Crossing Points UA" model comprehensive transition and postsecondary program designed to facilitate the successful integration of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education at the institution's Tuscaloosa, Alabama campus.

Under this grant, the University of Alabama will create or expand inclusive programming that serves students with intellectual disabilities pursuing postsecondary education opportunities. As a requirement of TPSID funding, the institution must partner with local educational agencies to support eligible students and demonstrate integration of these students into campus life, including housing and academic experiences. The program delivery will leverage the university's existing research and educational infrastructure while contributing to the national model demonstration portfolio that TPSID supports across multiple institutions of higher education.