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view the recording of the SSS APR Q&A Office Hours with Lisa FREE Webinar – Recorded on 08/25/2026. https as student travel or participant support costs? Online Courses Learn More Utilizing virtual technology and expert guidance, NEC ensures thorough and efficient §200.460 Proposal costs. Proposal costs are the costs of preparing bids, proposals, or applications on potential Federal and non-Federal

2 CFR § 200.473 - Training and education costs. The cost of training and education provided for employee development is allowable. Utilizing virtual technology and expert guidance, NEC ensures thorough and efficient assessments without Assistance with the implementation of corrective measures to ensure compliance. $5,000 – Includes pre and post-compliance Check out Lisa's Blog post for more information.

Directors work through their 2026–2027 project year budget approvals, many are reviewing student-facing costs Student support costs can include physical supplies, online platforms, student assessments, tutoring But just because a cost supports students does not automatically mean it belongs under Supplies. : when is a student cost a Supply, when is it an Other cost, and when should the project pause because the cost may raise a budget concern?

Department of Education issued a blanket no-cost extension  for all Talent Search (TS), Educational Opportunity While the no-cost extension (NCE) provides valuable time to continue services without interruption , What does a No-Cost Extension mean?     A No-Cost Extension (NCE)  provides grantees with extra time, but no additional funds. As covered under 2 CFR § 200.308(d)(2) , this extension is temporary, most often limited to 12 months

As TRIO Directors work through their 2026–2027 project year budget approvals, travel costs are often as student travel or participant support costs? : how should projects separate participant travel, staff supervision travel, participant support costs students, including how participant support costs affect MTDC and why staff supervision travel should The bottom line is simple: a student trip may include more than one type of cost.