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Ferris State University received a $371,358 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407) effective October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2026. This award funds the development and delivery of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary education program designed to support students with intellectual disabilities at the institution's Big Rapids, Michigan campus.

Under this grant, Ferris State University will create or expand model programming that facilitates the successful transition of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education settings. The program requires partnership with local educational agencies to support eligible students and likely incorporates inclusive campus experiences, academic preparation, and coordination with special education and vocational rehabilitation services. As a prime grantee with demonstrated experience managing federal awards across multiple agencies and research domains, Ferris State University is positioned to deliver evidence-based transition services consistent with TPSID program objectives to advance educational equity and workforce readiness for students with intellectual disabilities.