Tuition Assistance (FAM)

SR 06-12 Dated 10/06

Previous Policy

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Tuition assistance is provided only when there are no other sources of tuition funding available to the individual. Tuition assistance is authorized for NHEP participants when the individual:

• has agreed with the NHEP ECS upon a vocational goal;

• participated in an assessment interview and developed an employability plan that has been approved by the NHEP representative; and

• been enrolled in an approved activity:

- complying for the hours identified on the employability plan or making a good faith effort to participate, if just beginning an approved activity; and

- demonstrating continued compliance with program and hourly requirements.

Requirements

Tuition assistance must be authorized on the EP and be consistent with the specified employment goals.

Tuition assistance may be provided if the vocational training program or course of study preparatory to employment meets the following requirements:

• prepares the individual for employment; and

• leads to a certificate in an area of specialization..

Tuition assistance may be provided for a single training course or course(s) of study provided the course(s):

• is vocationally specific; and

• improves the individual’s immediate employability.

Tuition Assistance Payment Limits

The limit for tuition assistance is $1575 per recipient per State Fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30.

Tuition Assistance Time Limits

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Basic Education: Tuition assistance may be authorized for no more than 2 years for GED/ABE classes that meet for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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Exception: The time limits given above do not apply to individuals with a documented learning disability as verified by a state certified educational professional or licensed psychologist. To extend participation time, the documentation must justify the need and specify the length of time required.

Verification Requirements

Individuals will provide signed and dated statements from the school or training site coordinator stating:

• individual is enrolled;

• class schedule; and

• length of program.