10-148-577 Me. Code R. § IV

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 148-577-IV - ATGP Level of Support
1. No more than 40 individuals at any one time may receive the Alumni Transition Grant.
2. Alumni Transition Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
3. Eligible individuals may apply after their 20th birthday up to their 27th birthday using the DHHS OCFS' Alumni Transition Grant Application.
4. A transition grant will not be provided prior to the individual's 21st birthday or after the individual's 27th birthday.
5. The level of Financial Support must be equivalent to the current Voluntary Extended Care and Support (V9) Agreement pursuant to section 22 M.R.S. §4037-A and in accordance with DHHS, Office of Child and Family Services, VT Youth Transition Policy.
6. The DHHS Transition Grant will provide Financial Support to eligible students for postsecondary support up to the completion of an undergraduate degree and:
a. Financial Support will not exceed six (6) years for the completion of a four- year undergraduate Bachelor's Degree.
b. Financial Support will not exceed four (4) years for the completion of a two-year undergraduate Associate's Degree.
c. Financial Support for training programs will not exceed four (4) years for the completion of a postsecondary training program designed to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 577, § IV