Cal. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 7197

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 7197 - Additional Requirements-Institutions of Higher Education

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "Institution of higher education" means a university, college, community college, or private proprietary school which provides academic or vocational education and/or training above the California secondary school level.

(2) "Maximum effort" means a client's specific actions which are necessary to establish eligibility and secure any similar benefits necessary to vocational rehabilitation.

(b) The Department shall not authorize training or training services provided by an institution of higher education unless a maximum effort has been made by the client to secure grant assistance from other sources to pay in whole or in part the cost of such services. The Counselor shall assist the client as necessary in identifying and applying for any grant assistance for which the client may be eligible.

(c) The amount of services, if any, to be authorized by the Department for educational purposes shall be determined by subtracting the total amount of the client's educational grants and/or awards as reported by the financial aid office from the costs of the client's tuition, books and supplies, maintenance and transportation. The remainder is the amount of services to be authorized by the Department.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7197

1. New section filed 4-4-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 14).
2. Amendment filed 2-10-83; designated effective 2-20-83 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 7).
3. Renumbering and amendment of former section 7032 to section 7197 filed 1-2-92; operative 3-2-92 (Register 92, No. 18).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR 361.42(a)(4) and 361.47(b).