2-CCH Credentials Tier I Grant Application Screening Tool.docx

College Credit for Heroes (CCH) Credentials Tier I Grant:

Application Screening Tool

Applicant Name: _____________________________________________ I. Applicant Eligibility:

· Y / N Is the Applicant a Texas Institution of Higher Education (IHE) as defined in the grant application, including public universities, junior colleges, technical colleges, or private institutions?

· Y / N Was the Application submitted electronically via the CCH Credentials Grant HUB by___________ Month Day, 2025, 11:59 PM Central Time?

· Y / N Does the application request a grant amount no more than $200,000?

· Y / N Does the Applicant agree to act as the fiscal agent and recipient of funds awarded?

· Y / N Was the Budget Request Form submitted with the Application?

II. Application Completeness and Format:

· Y / N Does the Application include a completed and signed Certification Page (including all certifications) from the Application form?

· Y / N Does the Application include a completed Budget Request Form?

· Y / N Does the Application include a completed Credential Roster Form?

· Y / N Does the Application include a completed Logic Model Form?

· Y / N Does the Application include Letters of Support (LOS)?

· Y / N Does the Application include a comprehensive Program Plan that includes both a detailed summary narrative and a structured work plan with a timeline?

· Y / N Does the Applicant provide a complete Executive Summary that:

· contains a clear and concise summary of the proposed CCH Credentials program, and

· demonstrates how the Applicant intends to meet the program requirements?

· Y / N Does the Applicant provide a description of the proposed CCH Credentials program including:

· target population,

· training disciplines,

· credentials achieved,

· target occupations, and

· partner military installations (if applicable)?

· Y / N Does the Applicant provide a description of the proposed CCH Credentials program design and alignment, including:

· the institution's planned approach to the marketing of the CCH Credentials program

· a detailed project work plan and timeline of the Applicant's CCH Credentials program

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe the specific credentials (standalone and stackable), and degree plans the institution Will target under the CCH Credentials program and demonstrate how these selections align with the needs of Veteran or Active-Duty Service Members (VADSMs) and Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) priorities?

· Y / N Does the Applicant:

· detail the proposed evaluation process for assessing a VADSM's holistic education, training, and experience using the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide and,

· describe the technology and processes the institution has in place to effectively store, manage, analyze, and report data related to Student progress, award of credit, and program outcomes?

· Y / N Does the Applicant:

· outline the plan for sustaining the CCH Credentials program beyond the initial grant funding period, and

· provide the IHE's plans to scale the use of Prior Learning Assessments (PLAs) for VADSMs?

· Y / N Does the applicant describe their CCH team, including roles, responsibilities, and relevant qualifications with a focus on team member experience in working with VADSMs, PLA, and workforce development.

· Y / N Does the Applicant identify their program champions and explain their roles in the program’s success?

· Y / N Does the applicant provide an outline of their outreach and marketing strategy to attract VADSMs to the CCH Credentials program?

· Y / N Does the applicant describe the specific marketing and outreach methods they will use to promote the program?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe the existing infrastructure and support services at their institution that will support the CCH Credentials program, such as VADSM support centers, career services, and academic advising?

· Y / N Does the Applicant include detail of prior experience in serving VADSM Students, including existing programs, initiatives, or partnerships related to military education and training?

· Y / N Does the Applicant have prior experience using the ACE Military Guide?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe their prior experience using the using the ACE Military Guide and detail how they will train their staff on its use?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe their institutions current capacity to conduct PLAs. This description should include the PLA methods currently in use.

· Y / N Does the Applicant outline their plan to expand PLA opportunities for VADMs through the CCH Credentials program?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe their existing relationships with Local Workforce Development Boards (Boards)?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe how they will establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LWDBs and other associated programs to facilitate job placement for participating VADSMs?

· Y / N NA If Applicant is a 2-year institution, does the Applicant have existing transfer agreements with 4-year institutions?

· Y / N Does the Applicant describe how they will work to develop or amend MOUs with these institutions to ensure that credits earned through the CCH Credentials program are transferable?

· Y / N Does the Applicant explain the procedure the IHE will use to transfer VADSMs to the Texas Workforce System (as in, Local Workforce Solutions Offices) prior to program completion for job placement assistance (if needed)?

· Y / N Does the Applicant provide a detailed plan for tracking and reporting the progress and outcomes of VADSMs in the CCH Credentials for Heroes Program?

IV. Budgetary Compliance:

· Y / N Does the Budget narrative justify each proposed expenditure and demonstrate how the funds will be used to achieve the Applicant's goals and objectives?

Important Considerations:

TWC Discretion: TWC reserves the right to waive minor technicalities in determining whether to evaluate an Application.

Accuracy is Key: All information is subject to validation by TWC.