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employment. • The participant has reviewed the Conditions and Assurances (Form 10B), signed the Conditions and Assurances Signature Page (Form 10A) and the requested program of training is on the Eligible Training Provider List. TAA programs are not required to be on the ETPL. • The participant has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and has provided their Financial Aid Award Letter from the provider/institute. • To continue OST funding for subsequent semesters, the participant agrees to maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average or higher. • The participant demonstrates availability of financial resources to successfully complete the program and case notes supporting this must be entered into SDWORKS. o An individual may select a program of training services beyond the maximum funding amount allowed with an ITA when other sources of funding are available to supplement the ITA. Examples of other sources are not limited to but may include: TAA, Pell Grants, scholarships, loans, severance pay and other sources. The individual’s ability for paying for the full amount of the training must be documented in the individual’s case notes. o Individuals in default of previous student loans may be considered for DLR assistance with verification of an agreed upon re- payment plan with the financial institution for the defaulted amount. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 23 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $17,500.18 Not supplanting. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs attributed to the E&T program are not supplanting funds used for other existing educational programs. South Dakota ensures that SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) funds do not supplant existing educational program funds through several measures. All provider budgets are reviewed to ensure E&T funds are not used for services already funded by other federal, state, or local programs. South Dakota also completes regular monitoring and financial reviews confirm that E&T funds are supplement, not replace, existing services. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. 1/29/26, 9:37 AM State Plan SD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-sdfy26stateplan//index.html 56/84