34 C.F.R. § 646.30 What are allowable costs?
Title 34 - Education
The cost principles that apply to the Student Support Services Program are in 34 CFR part 74, subpart Q. Allowable costs include the following if they are reasonably related to the objectives of the project: (a) Cost of remedial and special classes if— (1) These classes are not otherwise available at the grantee institution; (2) Are limited to eligible project participants; and (3) Project participants are not charged tuition for classes paid for by the project. (b) Courses in English language instruction for students of limited English proficiency if these classes are limited to eligible project participants and not otherwise available at the grantee institution. (c) In-service training of project staff. (d) Activities of an academic or cultural nature, such as field trips, special lectures, and symposiums, that have as their purpose the improvement of the participants' academic progress and personal development. (e) Transportation of participants and staff to and from approved educational and cultural activities sponsored by the project. (f) Purchase of computer hardware, computer software, or other equipment to be used for student development, student records and project administration if the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary's satisfaction that the equipment is required to meet the objectives of the project more economically or efficiently. (g) Professional development travel for staff if directly related to the project's overall purpose and activities, except that these costs may not exceed four percent of total project salaries. The Secretary may adjust this percentage if the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary's satisfaction that a higher percentage is necessary and reasonable. (h) Project evaluation that is directly related to assessing the project's impact on student achievement and improving the delivery of services. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–14)
Title 34: Education
PART 646—STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
Subpart D—What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?
§ 646.30 What are allowable costs?
