1. (a)

   1. (1) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services may purchase training for qualified individuals in any vocational, trade, or technical school capable of providing the training necessary for the individual to attain the vocational objective.
   2. (2) If training is available within the state and the individual attends an out-of-state school, the maximum amount payable will be the same as that paid if the individual would be attending an institution within the state as a full-time student.
   3. (3) Satisfactory performance in a nonacademic program will be documented by a progress report indicating satisfactory progress in the training program.

2. (b) Procedures — Vocational school.

   1. (1) Documentation of the action to be taken will be made in the case note.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) The individual will provide the counselor with documentation of any financial aid awards and scholarships.
      2. (B) This documentation can include:

3. (i) College award letter;

   1. (ii) Student financial aid grant response letter;

      1. (iii) Online student financial aid printouts; or

         1. (iv) Copies of student financial aid grant application forms.
      2. (C) Attach documents to the ECF.
   2. (3) The counselor and the individual will complete Responsibility of Vocational Training Students prior to the first semester and then each fall semester.
   3. (4) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services vendor list or secure W-9 from new vendor.
   4. (5) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for Status 18.
   5. (6) Key required information into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   6. (7)

      1. (A) When billing statement is received, verify the individual received the service.
      2. (B) Document in the ECF.

   7. (8)

      1. (A) Key required information into the case management system for payment.
      2. (B) Support staff will be responsible for making payments.
      3. (C) Payment will not be processed without an attached bill from the vendor.
   8. (9) Refer to out-of-state policy limitations, if necessary.
   9. (10) Complete annual review documenting any changes to the IPE.
   10. (11) Update the RS16 Financial Resources Form at annual review.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.