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2.2.6 VERIFICATION OF SCHOOL An applicant is considered participating in an educational program if the program results in one of the following: • High school diploma • General Equivalency Diploma (GED) • Associate’s degree • Other college degree. An applicant attending high school or is obtaining a GED, must submit a copy of their school schedule. If the applicant is in college or other type of educational program, a copy of their schedule and proof of payments made towards registration/tuition for the term in which they are applying must be submitted to the Child Care Scholarship Program. Units of service for school participation may also be used. A client’s statement is acceptable for verification of school attendance for a dependent child aged 18 or under 21 in the household. If the situation is questionable, verification of the paid school registration/schedule will be requested. NOTE: Actual class instruction time issued for programs that do not use a credit hour system and travel time are considered; however, study time is not counted when determining eligibility and the need for care. When a parent/guardian attends school, the child care services for which they are eligible is determined by whether they are a full-time student or a part-time student. A student who is registered in school for full-time, as determined by the institution, will be given full- time child care services as long as they are otherwise eligible. A student who is registered in school for part-time, as determined by the institution, will be given half-time child care services if school attendance is the only criteria they meet, i.e., they are not also working. When a client is registered for less than 12 credit hours but has required labs, seminars, or practicums for which they do not receive credit, those may be counted for consideration to receive part-time or full-time child care services. Graduate schools consider a full-time student to be registered for nine or more credit hours; therefore, full-time child care may be authorized. Typically, 3-11 credit hours is considered part time unless otherwise determined by the school. Twelve or more credit hours is considered full time. When questionable, child care staff may ask for further clarification.