(b) Allowable costs. A fellow may use fellowships under this program for (1) Tuition and non-refundable feesthe normal and usual costs associated with the course of study; (2) Books; (3) Travel to a field study site; and (4) Subsistence and other expenses of the fellow and his or her dependents. (c) The Secretary announces in the FEDERAL REGISTER the maximum amounts for each allowable cost under a fellowship. These maximum amounts are based on the prevailing amounts for costs during the past 12 months, plus projected inflationary increases. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) $418.4 What regulations apply? The following regulations apply to the Vocational Educator Training Fellowship Program: (a) The regulations in this part 418. (b) The regulations in 34 CFR part 400. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) §418.5 What definitions apply? (a) The definitions in 34 CFR 400.4 apply to this part. (b) The following terms used in this regulation are defined in 34 CFR 417.5: Dependent Full-time course of study (c) The following definitions also apply to this part: Fellow means the individual recipient of a fellowship under this part. Fellowship means an award made to an individual for vocational educator training under this part. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) Subpart B-How Does an IHE Obtain Approval of Its Application for Participation? $418.10 How does the Secretary approve IHEs for participation? The Secretary considers for participation only IHES that (a) Offer a comprehensive program in vocational education with adequate supporting services and disciplines such as education administration, career guidance and vocational counsel ing, research, and curriculum development, including resources and supporting services for at least five of the generally recognized fields of vocational education that are integrated into a comprehensive approach to vocational education; and (b) Will enroll in its vocational education program individuals receiving fellowships under this part so that those individuals receive the same quality of education and training provided for undergraduate students at the institution who are preparing to become vocational education teachers. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2424(c)) Subpart C-How Does an Individual Apply for a Fellowship? 8418.20 Where does an individual apply for a fellowship? (a) An individual shall submit an application for a fellowship to a participating IHE. (b) The applicant shall provide sufficient information in the application as required by institution concerning his or her employment and academic background and proposed course of study, to enable an institution and the Secretary to determine whether the individual (1) Meets the eligibility requirements indicated in §418.2; and (2) Should be selected for a fellowship under this part. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Control No. 1830-0013) (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) Subpart D-How Does the $418.30 How does the Secretary select fellows? In selecting recipients of fellowships, the Secretary (a) Gives preference to individuals seeking to become teachers or improve their skills in the areas identified in §418.32(b); and (b) Takes into consideration the rank orders prepared by participating IHES. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)(7)) § 418.31 What criteria must IHES consider in nominating fellows? In rank ordering applicants for fellowships, an IHE shall consider the following criteria in addition to its admissions standards: (a) Eligibility. Whether the applicant meets the requirements in §418.2, especially with regard to minority instructors and instructors with experience in teaching individuals who are economically disadvantaged, individuals with disabilities, students of limited English proficiency, and adult and juvenile criminals. (b) Academic ability. The quality of the applicant's academic record, including (1) Transcripts of grades earned in secondary school and, if appropriate, postsecondary education; (2) Results earned on specific skill aptitude tests; and (3) Results of other tests, if appropriate. (c) Vocational skills. Evidence of the applicant's performance in a work situation requiring vocational skills, including (1) Letters of recommendations from previous employers or others, as appropriate; (2) Results of National Occupational Competency Testing Institute tests, if appropriate; (3) Certificates or diplomas, as appropriate; and (4) Work related experience, including teaching, if appropriate. (d) Community human relations skills. Evidence of the applicant's skills in interpersonal relations, including experience with (1) Community groups; (2) Volunteer groups; (3) Work-related organizations; (4) Members of minority groups; (5) Economically or educationally disadvantaged individuals, or individuals with disabilities; and (6) Adult and juvenile criminal offenders; and other groups, as appropriate. (e) National need. As stated by the applicant in writing, the applicant's goals, objectives, and aspirations in vocational education, and their relationship to national needs with particular reference to (1) Technological skill upgrading; and (2) Increasing the number of instructors who (i) Are members of minority groups; and (ii) Possess skills and experience in teaching individuals who are economically disadvantaged, individuals with disabilities, individuals of limited English proficiency, and adult and juvenile criminals. (Approved by the Office of Management and § 418.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in selecting fellows? The Secretary may choose fellows out of rank order if doing so would (a) Improve the equitable distribution of fellowships among the States, 1 taking into account such factors as (1) The State's vocational education enrollments; and (2) The need in the State for additional instructors of vocational education students, especially minority educators and individuals with skills and experience in teaching individuals of limited English proficiency, individuals who are economically disadvantaged, individuals with disabilities, and adult and juvenile criminal offenders; and (b) Increase the number of trained persons in the areas of teaching in vocational education (1) In which additional personnel are needed; (2) That will likely have need of additional personnel in the future; and (3) In which technological upgrading may be especially critical. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414 (c) (2), (4), and (6)(A)) § 418.33 How are funds distributed to a fellow? (a) Funds are disbursed by the participating IHE in which a fellow is enrolled. (b) A participating institution shall award to each fellow a fellowship that covers costs described in § 418.3. (c) An institution shall (1) Pay a fellow his or her subsistence and any other allowance in install I ments during the term of the fellowship: (2) Make a payment only to a fellow who meets the requirements in §418.41; (3) Make appropriate adjustments of any overpayment or underpayment to a fellow; and (4) Ensure that a fellow repays all or a prorated portion of an award in accordance with the provisions in §§ 418.45 through 418.49. (d) In determining an individual's need for assistance and the amount of the assistance, an institution shall deduct financial assistance- other than loans received or expected to be received by the individual for his or her educational or living expenses and for the support of his or her dependents. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) Subpart E-What Conditions Must Be Met by a Fellow? §418.40 Where may fellows study? Fellows may use fellowships under this part only at institutions that have been approved under this part. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) $418.41 What are the requirements for an individual to continue to receive a fellowship? A participating IHE shall continue to pay fellowships only during a period in which the fellow is (a) Maintaining satisfactory proficiency; (b) Engaging in full-time study in the field of vocational education in an institution of higher education; and (c) Not engaging in gainful employment other than part-time employment with the institution. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)(5)) $418.42 May fellowship tenure be interrupted? (a) With prior approval of the Secretary, a fellow may interrupt periods of vocational educator study under the fellowship for a period of up to 12 months for the purpose of work, travel, or independent study away from the institution of higher education at which the fellow is enrolled only if the (1) Work, travel, or independent study is supportive of the fellow's academic program; (2) Leave of absence is approved by the institution at which the fellow is enrolled; and (3) IHE certifies, to the Secretary in advance of the leave, that the fellow is eligible to resume his or her course of study at the end of the leave of ab sence. (b) An institution may not make fellowship payments under this part for a period of time during which a fellowship is interrupted. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) §418.43 May fellows make changes in institutions or fields of study? The Secretary approves a fellowship only for study in the field of study and at the institution specified in the fellow's application. The Secretary or the institution discontinues the fellowship if the fellow changes the field of study or the institution without the Secretary's prior approval. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) § 418.44 Under what circumstances must a fellowship be discontinued? (a) An institution shall discontinue a fellowship (1) If a fellow fails to comply with the provisions under this part; and (2) Only after providing reasonable notice and an opportunity for the fellow to rebut, in writing or in an informal meeting with the responsible official in the institution, the basis for the decision. (b) If a fellowship is vacated or discontinued the institution shall notify the Secretary. The Secretary (1) Allows the fellowship to follow the fellow to another participating IHE if the remaining fellowship time comprises at least one full academic quarter, semester, trimester, or summer session and the fellow maintains eligibility for a fellowship; or (2) Permits the institution to award unexpended funds from a fellowship to an alternate fellow at that institution for a period of study that does not exceed the term or amount of the original fellowship. (3) If the individual is no longer eligible for an award, and there is no qualified alternate applicant, the institution must return any unexpended funds received during the academic term in which the individual no longer qualifies for participation under this program and recover funds from the individual. The amount of unexpended funds is determined by prorating the amount received for that academic term in proportion to the amount of the academic term during which the individual was no longer eligible for an award. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) §418.45 Under what conditions must fellowship payments be repaid? (a) A fellow shall repay to the institution the entire fellowship, or a prorated portion, as determined by the Secretary, if the fellow (1) Withdraws from an institution; (2) Is terminated or expelled from an institution; or (3) Is found by the institution or the Secretary to be in noncompliance with the requirements in this part. (b) A fellow shall refund all or a portion of amounts received during the academic term in which the individual no longer qualifies for participation under this program. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) § 418.46 What is the repayment schedule? (a) A fellow required to repay all, or a prorated portion, of a fellowship shall begin repayments within one month of the date he or she ceases to be enrolled as a full-time student at an IHE in the fellowship program. (b) A fellow must repay the required amount, including interest, in a lump sum or installment payments approved by the Secretary. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) § 418.47 What interest is charged? (a) The Secretary charges a fellow interest on the unpaid balance owed by the fellow in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3717. (b) No interest is charged for the period of time (1) That precedes the date on which the recipient is required to commence repayment; or (2) During which repayment has been deferred under §418.48. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) §418.48 Under what circumstances is repayment deferred? Upon request from a fellow, the Secretary may defer repayment if the fellow (a) Re-enrolls as a full-time student at a participating IHE; (b) Is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; (c) Is in service as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act; or (d) Demonstrates to the Secretary's satisfaction the existence of extraordinary circumstances that prevents him or her from making a scheduled payment. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(c)) 419.21 How does the Secretary evaluate an application for an internship? 419.22 What selection criteria does the Secretary use? 419.23 What other factors may the Secretary consider? 419.24 How does the Secretary assign interns? 419.25 How is the amount of a stipend determined? 419.26 How is a stipend distributed? Subpart D-What Conditions Must be Met By an Intern? 419.30 May internships be interrupted? 419.31 Under what conditions may the Secretary discontinue an internship? 49.32 Under what conditions must internship payments be returned? 49.33 What is the repayment schedule? 49.34 What interest is charged? 419.35 Under what circumstance is repayment deferred? 419.36 What is the length of the deferment of repayment? AUTHORITY: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d), unless otherwise noted. SOURCE: 57 FR 36794, Aug. 14, 1992, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A-General 1419.1 What is the Internships for Gifted and Talented Vocational Education Students Program? The Internships for Gifted and Talented Vocational Education Students Program provides internships to meet the need of attracting gifted and talented vocational education students into further study and professional development in the field of vocational education. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d)(1)) $419.2 Who is eligible for an internship? A gifted and talented student from a Vocational education secondary or postsecondary program is eligible for an internship under this program if the student is recommended (a) As gifted and talented by a vocational educator at the secondary or postsecondary school the student attends; and (b) By a State director of vocational education. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d)(2)) $419.3 What activities may the Secretary fund? The Secretary provides internships, of up to nine months, for gifted and talented students from vocational education secondary and postsecondary programs to work as interns for Federal and State agencies, nationally recognized vocational education associations, or the National Center or Centers for Research in Vocational Education. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d)(2)(A)) § 419.4 What regulations apply? The following regulations apply to the Internships for Gifted and Talented Vocational Education Students Program: (a) The regulations in this part 419. (b) The regulations in 34 CFR part 400. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d)) $419.5 What definitions apply? (a) The definitions in 34 CFR 400.4 apply to this part. (b) The following definitions also apply to this part: Gifted and talented student means a student who gives evidence of high performance capability in the field of vocational education, taking into account theoretical knowledge, applied skills, and leadership potential. Intern means a gifted and talented student who receives payments under this program. Sponsor means a Federal or State agency, nationally recognized vocational education association, or National Center for Research in Vocational Education that has agreed to provide further study and professional development to interns under this pro gram. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2414(d)) Subpart B-(Reserved) Subpart C-How Does the § 419.20 What are the procedures for applying for an internship? (a) A gifted and talented vocational education student shall apply to the |