628.505—Eligibility.
(a) Eligibility criteria.
(1)
Individuals who apply to participate in a program under title II shall be evaluated for eligibility based on age and economic disadvantage. Specific eligibility criteria for programs under title II, parts A, B, and C are described in this part.
(2)
Individuals served under title II shall be residents of the SDA, as determined by local government policy, except for the limited exceptions described in the job training plan, including joint programs operated by SDA's ( section 141(e) ).
(b) Eligibility documentation.
(1)
In order to promote the uniform and standard application of eligibility criteria for participation in the JTPA program, the Department has issued an Eligibility Documentation TAG that provides guidance on acceptable documentation.
(2) SDA utilization of eligibility guidance.
When it is determined that the SDA or service provider has followed the guidance contained in the Eligibility Documentation TAG, the Grant Officer will not disallow questioned costs related to the required documentation concerning an individual's eligibility.