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6. When a participant has been determined eligible for financial aid from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and can demonstrate the ability to cover tuition costs, the Department may authorize payment for registration, books and supplies, lab, testing, and other mandatory fees needed to participate in one or more of the following activities: i. Vocational education; ii. Job skills training; iii. Basic education directly related to employment; or iv. A try‐out course, included in the participant’s FDP, if a parent is considering pursuit of a two‐ or four‐year postsecondary degree . 7. Payment is authorized for some or all of the tuition for the activities specified in subsection (6) when one or both of the following conditions are met: i. The payment requested is for tuition in excess of financial aid limits on nondegree tuition; or ii. Financial aid for nondegree tuition has been exhausted. 8. Payment is authorized for tuition in any other situation, pending Department approval, when no employment goal can be pursued without the need for tuition. 9. Payment is authorized for equipment necessary for a participant to accept or continue employment. 10. Payment is authorized for haircuts, clothing necessary for a job interview, uniforms, work shoes, or other apparel specifically required for employment or participation in a FDP activity. 11. Payment is authorized for relocation costs only when a participant makes a permanent move necessary for participation in a FDP activity or to accept or continue employment. i. Relocation costs are limited to rental of a motor vehicle and related equipment needed to move household contents. ii. An alternative method may be authorized if that relocation method costs no more than the rental of a motor vehicle and related equipment. 12. Payment may be authorized for temporary housing when it is necessary to enable a participant to accomplish the following: i. Participate in a FDP activity; ii. Attend a job interview away from the participant's residence; or iii. Search for permanent housing when a permanent move is necessary for the individual to participate in a FDP activity or accept or continue employment.

2309 Child Care Assistance (08/01/2024, 23-30)

a. Child care assistance is available through CCFAP.

b. Participants eligible for child care services (rule 2309.1) may choose either a regulated or exempt child care provider that meets the requirements of CCFAP.

c. Participants, who need assistance in identifying available child care providers, need information, or