8.11 Educational and Training Institutions

• DVR support for an individual to obtain a GED shall not exceed one year unless the provision of reasonable accommodations for the documented disability requires an extended time.

• DVR support for remedial classes shall not exceed three remedial classes. DVR will not pay for repetition of a remedial course.

• DVR support for technical, vocational or certification coursework (not resulting in a degree) shall not exceed two years.

• DVR support for an Associate’s degree shall not exceed three years.

• DVR support for a Bachelor’s degree shall not exceed six years.

• DVR may support up to three years of training beyond a Bachelor’s degree for the acquisition of a postgraduate degree, with regional supervisor approval.

• An exception may be provided for any of the above timeframes if necessary to address the individual’s unique circumstances with supervisor approval.

(Procedure codes 26800-01, 26800-02)

One-on-one specialized instructional services provided most often in educational settings to help individuals gain knowledge and skills in a specific subject area may be provided to supplement a course of formalized academic or vocational training or to remediate an individual's knowledge or skill deficit in a particular area.

Payment Rate

• Up to $17.60 per hour of direct instruction of an individual

• Cannot exceed the fees typically charged to other individuals or entities for commensurate services

• Covers all costs of the training, including periodic report writing

(e.g., computer programming, advanced engineering, advanced mathematics)

Payment Rate

• Up to $40.00 per hour of direct instruction of an individual

• Cannot exceed the fees typically charged to other individuals or entities for commensurate services

• Covers all costs of the training, including periodic report writing

(Procedure codes 22100-02, 22300-02, 23000-01, 23300-02)

This is training to teach an individual the skills necessary to perform the tasks of a specific job. DVR pays the usual and customary tuition rates charged to other individuals and entities when paying for programs provided by vocational, trade, and business schools.

Any entity (person, society, association, partnership, corporation, or trust—for profit or not for profit) operating in Colorado, meaning establishes, keeps, or maintains any facility or location in Colorado where, from, or through which educational services are offered or educational credentials are offered or granted, must be approved by the Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS) (CRS 23-64-113) unless the school is exempt (CRS 23-64-104).

Many schools offering programs and degrees via the internet do not seek DPOS approval. A DVR rehabilitation counselor should contact the DPOS before enrolling an individual in a school offering distance learning programs (phone 303-862-3001).

This is full-time or part-time academic training leading to a degree. It includes programs that grant degrees at the associate's level or higher.

DVR must not finalize provision of training services in an institution of higher education until the individual’s financial aid award status is determined and documented in accordance with the timelines governing financial aid award decisions at the chosen training facility.

NOTE: Written authorization can be provided to a college or university up to the institution’s drop/add deadline to allow time to determine the correct amount of the authorization. DVR is the last source of funding. All Pell and other need-based grants must be applied to the student's balance, with the exception of federal student loans before DVR processes tuition payments.

(Procedure codes 22100-04, 22100-03, 22100-02, 23100-01)

Usual and customary tuition rates charged to other individuals and entities purchasing postsecondary college programs from in-state colleges and universities.

When the documented vocational rehabilitation needs of the individual necessitates training in a private college or university, DVR pays the usual and customary tuition rates charged to other individuals and entities when purchasing postsecondary college programs from private colleges and universities.

(Procedure codes 22300-04, 22300-03, 22300-04, 23300-01)

When an individual chooses an out-of-state or private college or university and there are other appropriate and less costly alternatives that meet the individual’s documented vocational rehabilitation needs within Colorado, DVR will not be responsible for any costs in excess of the cost of public training available in-state. This includes, but is not limited to, costs for transportation, maintenance, non-resident tuition, etc. (DVR Policy 12.24.2).

When the documented vocational rehabilitation needs of the individual necessitates out-of-state training, DVR pays the usual and customary non-resident tuition rates charged to other individuals and entities when purchasing postsecondary college programs from out-of-state public colleges and universities.

Educational services provided on a one-on-one basis or through a specialized adult learning program to help an individual prepare for obtaining their high school equivalency diploma.

(Procedure code 22750-01)

Payment Rate

• Lowest available usual and customary tuition rate charged to other individuals and entities

• Up to $16.00 per hour of direct instruction of an individual

(Procedure code 22750-02)

Payment Rate

• Lowest available usual and customary tuition rate charged to other individuals and entities

• Up to $150.00

(Procedure code 26001-01)

Non-adaptive books, supplies, and other materials necessary for the individual to participate in academic or vocational training programs, purchased at the lowest available usual and customary rates.

DVR purchases used books when they are available and adequate to meet the individual’s training and employment needs.DVR will rent or lease equipment when rental or leasing is adequate to meet the individual’s training needs unless the total rental or lease costs exceed purchase costs.

(Procedure codes 26501-01, 26502-01, 26506-01)

Equipment necessary for the individual to participate in an academic and vocational training program, purchased at the lowest available usual and customary rates. DVR will rent or lease equipment needed for training programs when rental or leasing is adequate to meet the individual’s training needs unless the total rental or lease costs exceed purchase costs.