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outside training facility by the provider will follow the specific criteria: Prior to clients being enrolled in specific training options, all providers will explore other training fund programs clients qualify for so the SNAP E&T funds would be used as last resort. Providers will explore and exhaust all other funding sources: Financial Aid, Pell, Tribal, Scholarship fund and any other potential source. Each client is required to be routed to the State of Alaska SNAP E&T program team for preapproval of the training and cost breakdown. Costs will be compared and must be equal to those that are non-E&T participants and will not exceed the standard cost rate of the higher institution. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each higher institution is required for each training. State of Alaska and Providers will use the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) as a guide for referrals. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) Number of participants that engaged in the component and obtained a credential. Numerators include participants that obtained a credential after completing the component during the period of 10-1-2025 to 9- 30-2026. Denominator will include the number of participants that participated and started a credential in Vocational Education/Training during the period of 10-1-2025 to 9- 30-2026. The data source is the monthly E&T track tool. 1/27/26, 9:34 AM State Plan AK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-akfy26stateplan//index.html 56/97