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Objectives

Objectives. Familiarize you with HEOA and possible new UB regulations Familiarize you with process of finalizing new regulations Involvement: Commenting, planning programs and changes, and preparing for the next grant competition. HEOA: Large TRIO Impact. HEOA became law Aug. 14, 2008

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Objectives

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  1. Objectives Familiarize you with HEOA and possible new UB regulations Familiarize you with process of finalizing new regulations Involvement: Commenting, planning programs and changes, and preparing for the next grant competition

  2. HEOA: Large TRIO Impact • HEOA became law Aug. 14, 2008 • It is a massive 432 page law. • 5 years late and after an unprecedented 14 extensions of the statutory deadline. • It was last reauthorized in 1998 • It reflects the “current” educational philosophy of Congress

  3. A Review of the Law • HEOA is the authorizing legislation for ALL federally funded higher education programs • It has 11 titles or subsections • The U.S. Dept. of Education MUST create or amend regulations to interpret the law.

  4. The 11 Subsections of HEOA • Title 1: General Provisions • Title 2: Teacher Quality Enhancement • Title 3: Institutional Aid • Title 4: Student Assistance • Includes financial aid and TRIO • Title 5: Developing Institutions • Title 6: International Education Programs

  5. The 11 Subsections of HEOA Title 7: Graduate and Postsecondary Improvement Programs Title 8: Additional Programs Title 9: Amendments to Other Laws Title 10: Private Student Loan Improvement Title 11: Studies and Reports

  6. The Structure of Title IV of the Law TITLE IV—STUDENT ASSISTANCE PART A—GRANTS TO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Sec. 401. Federal Pell Grants. Sec. 402. Academic competitiveness grants. Sec. 403. Federal TRIO Programs. Sec. 404. Gaining early awareness and readiness for undergraduate programs. Sec. 405. Academic Achievement Incentive Scholarships. Sec. 406. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Sec. 407. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership program. Sec. 408. Special programs for students whose families are engaged in migrant and seasonal farm work. Sec. 409. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. Sec. 410. Child care access means parents in school. Sec. 411. Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships. Sec. 412. TEACH Grants.

  7. The Structure of HEOA § or Sec. 403. FEDERAL TRIO PROGRAMS (a,b,c) (1,2,3) (A,B,C) (i,ii,iii) (I,II,III) (aa,bb,cc)

  8. HEOA Themes for all TRIO • Rigorous secondary school program of study • Participants with high risks for academic failure • LEP • Homeless and foster youth • Disconnect youth • New classifications of veterans

  9. Changes in UB Services • Permissible service now REQUIRED • Tutoring • Secondary & postsecondary course selection • Preparing for college entrance exams • Completing college applications • Financial aid information

  10. Changes in UB Services • Permissible service now REQUIRED (cont) • Assistance in the following: • Secondary school reentry • Alternative education for dropouts • Entry in GED programs • Financial/economic literacy for participants & parents

  11. Implementation Process • Negotiated Rulemaking • For program specific regulations • Grant applications • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking • Regulation published for public comment • Publish regulations

  12. UB Community’s Duties Make public comments! Educate colleagues and stay informed Be alert for draft regulations for comment Analyze impact on program, target schools, and institution Plan and start testing new programs NOW Begin gather Need data Assert needs

  13. In Anticipation of Change I know a girl named Crystal, her last name Ball, I look into her eyes, and I can see it all.

  14. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples • Financial/economic literacy examples: • Personal/family budget planning • Understanding credit building principles to meet long/short-term goals • Cost planning for ps education

  15. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples • Financial/economic literacy examples (continued): • PS cost of attendance • Scholarships, grants & loans education • FASFA assistance

  16. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Foster care youth • Youth in foster care; those who left after age 13 and those aged out of foster care • Homeless children(§725 McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act) • Means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

  17. HEOA Definitions Note: Above is not regulation but a GAO definition. NRM did not recommend a definition so it would be left up the programs. • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Disconnected youth • Not in school • Not working • Lacking a strong social networks that provides assistance

  18. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Veteran • Served 180 days, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable • Discharged because of service disability • A reservist call to active duty for more than 30 days • A reservist called to duty after 9/11/01.

  19. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Regular secondary school diploma • Meets or exceeds state high school requirements • Individual with disabilities • A person with diagnosed physical or mental impairment that substantially limits ability to participate in TRIO educational experiences and opportunities

  20. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Rigorous high school program of study (determined by 34 CFR 691.16): • Program which students complete minimum: • 4 years of English • 3 years of math: algebra I and higher levels such as geometry, data analysis & statistics • 3 years of science with 1 years each of biology, chemistry and physics

  21. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Rigorous high school program of study (determined by 34 CFR 691.16): • Program which students complete minimum (continued): • 3 years of social studies • 1 year of a language other than English

  22. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • Rigorous high school program of study (determined by 34 CFR 691.16): • Advance Placement, honors and/or International Baccalaureate programs • A school identified by the state with a partnership with State Scholars Initiative of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

  23. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • High risk for academic failure (regular participant) • Has not achieved proficiency in state reading, language arts or math • Has not completed pre-algebra, algebra or geometry • G.P.A. less than 2.5 (4.0 scale) for the most recent school year

  24. HEOA Definitions • §645.6 (b) provide definitions the examples: • High risk for academic failure (veteran) • Has been out of high school or dropped out of a postsecondary education for 5 or more years; or • Has scored on standardized tests below the level needed for admission to a program of postsecondary education.

  25. Required Services Can anyone remember what we’re all about?

  26. Required Services • §645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide? • Academic tutoring: secondary or ps courses, which may include • Reading and writing • Study skills • Math and science • Other subjects

  27. Required Services • §645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide? • Advice and assistance in secondary & ps course selection. • College entrance exam & application prep • Financial aid and scholarship info & assistance

  28. Required Services • §645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide? • Guidance & assistance hs reentry; alternative hs for dropouts; GED programs; and ps programs • Financial/economical literacy for students & parents

  29. Required Services • §645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide? • Core curriculum (maintained) • Math through pre-calculus • Lab sciences • Foreign language • Composition and Literature

  30. Required Services • In addition to the above services in §645.11, Veteran UBsmust also include the following service: • Special services, including math and science preparation, to enable veterans to make the transition to postsecondary education.

  31. Optional Services Many of these services we’ve historically and consistently provided.

  32. Optional Services • §645.12 What services may Upward Bound projects provide? • Cultural events, academic programs & other programs unavailable to disadvantaged • Career info, activities and instruction • Residential programs

  33. Optional Services • §645.12 What services may Upward Bound projects provide? • Mentoring • Work-study • Special services for veterans • All of the required services (§645.11) but with LEP emphasis

  34. Selection of Participants The way we recruit, identify, and select participants will likely change—drastically.

  35. Current Regs Governing Selection • §645.3 Who is eligible to participate in a UB project? • Citizen or national of US • Permanent resident or evidence of becoming permanent • Potential first-generation • Low-income

  36. Current Regs Governing Selection • §645.3 Who is eligible to participate in a UB project? (continued) • Completed 8th grade but not entered 12th • At least 13 years old and not older than 19 • Meets definition of veteran and other selection criteria except age limitations • A veteran who served more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after 1/31/55.

  37. Current Regs Governing Selection • §645.3 Who is eligible to participate in a UB project? (continued) • Has a need for academic support in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond high school

  38. Current Regs Governing Selection • §645.4 Requirements of first-generation and low-income: • 2/3 eligible participants must be both low-income & first-generation • 1/3 eligible participants can be either low-income or first-generation

  39. HEOA Eligibility Changes Reinforces the NEEDS basis of TRIO programs. • §402A (c) (2) (B) PARTICIPANT NEED • In making grants…the Sec. shall consider the number, percentage & needs of eligible participants in the area…

  40. HEOA Eligibility Changes Accommodation for new classifications of participants. • §403A (e) (3) Documentation of status as a low-income individual • Notwithstanding this subsection…individuals who are foster care youth…or homeless children, shall be eligible to participate…

  41. Determining low-income • Unchanged documentation requirement) • Signed statement • Verification of governmental source • Signed financial aid application • Tax return

  42. Determining Eligibility • New foster/homeless criteria • Foster status as determined by court • Homeless as determined by McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

  43. Determining Eligibility • Documenting homelessness • Living in a motel, trailer part or campground • Living in emergency or transitional shelters • Abandoned in a hospital • Awaiting foster placement • Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or economic hard

  44. Determining Eligibility • Documenting homelessness (continued) • Having a primary nighttime residence that is a private or public place not designed for or ordinarily used for sleeping • Living in living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings • Migrants

  45. Determining Eligibility NOTE:Documentation requirements have not been established in regulation yet as there has been no recommendation from the Negotiated Rule Making Committee. The homeless documentation here are “best guesses” based on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. • Documenting homelessness (continued) • Not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

  46. HEOA Program Assurances Change from handout. 2/3 eligible participants must be low-income and first-generation or students who have a high risk for academic failure. (change) Remaining participants be low-income or first-generation. (unchanged)

  47. HEOA Program Assurances Eligible participants have a need for academic support. (no change) Eligible participants have completed the 8th grade, at least 13 years old but not more than 19 years old. (change)

  48. Possible Eligibility Challenges Determining objective percentages for grant application/competition Documenting eligibility Retaining high risk participants Improving g.p.a. and test scores Insuring high risk participants are ready for college

  49. Prior Experience Prior Experience has become the engine driving TRIO, and it will change BIG TIME for Upward Bound.

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