32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.14.6.2
* Academic, Business, Technical or Vocational Training (Approved fees, provided by the Institutions of Higher Learning and Community College Board, will be transmitted in memorandum form annually.) The Agency will pay the actual costs allowed for tuition, dorm, and books less comparable benefits/client participation.
* Housing - Off Campus If the client relocates to attend the institution and chooses to live off campus, the Agency will pay the housing cost less comparable benefits. The Agency payments for the combined total of housing and transportation are not to exceed the dormitory fee allowed at that particular institution. Individual exceptions for disability accommodations and special circumstances may be considered on a semester by semester basis. Any exceptions made to these guidelines for payment require a written justification by the counselor for case file documentation and must be reviewed by the District Manager.
Housing costs not paid directly to the school should be authorized under the service area -Maintenance: Room/Board/Personal Items-Housing/Lodging. Only housing costs paid to the institution should be charged to the service area - Maintenance: Training-Related -Dormitory.
* Transportation - Day Students Agency may authorize the cost of transportation up to the current state authorized rate per mile less comparable benefits. The Agency payments for the combined total of housing and transportation are not to exceed the dormitory fee allowed at that particular institution. Individual exceptions for disability accommodations and special circumstances may be considered on a semester by semester basis. Any exceptions made to these guidelines for payment require a written justification by the counselor for case file documentation and must be reviewed by the District Manager.
* Other Training Related Expenses Course-required books, training materials (audio cassettes, video cassettes, and special software), tools, and fees may be provided at the actual cost less comparable benefits/client participation. Documentation verifying the need for these items is required from the school.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.14.6.2