Follow the steps to successfully complete the SD 816C form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the online editing interface.
2. Begin by entering the number of military dependent children with severe disabilities in box 1. If multiple children share the same educational costs, indicate the number in box 1 and complete one page 2 for that group.
3. Mark an 'X' in either box 1.a. or 1.b. to declare the applicable cost eligibility for special education and related services. Box 1.a. applies if costs exceed five times the national or State average per pupil expenditure for children served outside their local school district. Box 1.b. applies if costs exceed three times the State average per pupil expenditure for those served within the local school district.
4. Detail the actual payment made for each child with a severe disability in the designated section based on your eligibility declaration in step 3.
5. Enter the amount received from other sources, such as Medicaid, which help to cover the costs of educational and related services due to the child’s severe disability. This information is required for processing your award.
6. Once all fields are accurately filled out, review your entries for clarity and correctness before finalizing the form. You can then save changes, download, print, or share the completed document.

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