32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.14.1
Post-secondary training may be appropriate for some carefully selected individuals whose disabilities result in substantial impediments to employment. In addition to the VR eligibility criteria, the following guidelines are to be used when identifying a client who may reasonably be expected to benefit from the training in terms of an employment outcome.
* The client has completed or terminated his/her secondary education (high school diploma/GED).
* The training is required for the client to enter into or engage in his/her chosen employment objective.
* Documentation must show that the client can be expected to succeed in the training program. This documentation may include psychological testing, college transcripts, high school grades, scores on college entrance examination(s) or any other information which, in the counselor's professional judgment, has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to succeed in the training program.
* Cases being considered for an academic degree program must be staffed with the District Manager and peer counselors before developing a plan for post-secondary education. (District Managers, at their discretion, may exempt senior counselors from this requirement. This does not exclude them from participating if they feel it is helpful in making a decision on a particular case.)
* Only one semester should be planned initially for students beginning college (community/senior) for the first time. Further plans may be made after the successful completion of this trial semester. The mid-semester grades should be used to project this since the final grades will not be available in time to plan for the next semester.
Graduate School
If the client's chosen employment objective requires an advanced degree for the entry level of his/her employment objective, the Agency may assist him/her in a graduate program. This should be planned for on the IPE when the employment objective is agreed upon between the client and counselor. Again, this employment objective should reflect the individual's interests and informed choice to the extent these factors are consistent with his/her strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.14.1