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Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 1,608 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $745.32 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. Participants may receive E&T-funded assistance with transportation, textbook purchases, and other supportive services based upon assessed needs while enrolled in EPC. TDLWD Case Managers assess whether other funding options can support educational costs before using SNAP E&T funds. Staff must document that E&T funds do not supplant non-federal funds through invoices or similar documentation showing costs covered by other sources. State Office staff periodically monitor and review these records. Participants receiving Federal student aid via the FAFSA are not eligible for tuition assistance via SNAP E&T unless the awarded amount does not fully pay for selected training program costs. SNAP E&T will support participants with gap funding if the award is not issued in time to support required costs. If the participant receives a refund from FAFSA for the training term, they will be expected to use those funds to pay for any off campus required costs for that term. 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. TDLWD and TPP Case Managers ensure SNAP E&T participants pay the same costs for educational services as non-participants. Staff must identify competitive pricing and alternative local programming that meets participant needs, employment market demands, and high-demand occupation requirements. Cost parity is verified through vendor evaluation and management oversight. All expenses undergo review to confirm they are reasonable and necessary for component participation. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) Career/Technical Education Programs or Other Vocational Training Component (EPC) – Number and percentage of participants who begin EPC training programs and successfully obtained recognized credentials within the reporting period. Numerator: EPC participants obtaining recognized credentials (10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026) Denominator: EPC participants enrolled in EPC training programs (10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026) 1/29/26, 10:22 AM State Plan TN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-tnfy26stateplan//index.html 56/108