This week’s tip is on the Future Plan Form (FPF). Before VISTAs exit service, they and their project director must submit their FPF through the Portal. This is the standard timeline for most exits:
Each VISTA member receives an automated email 90 days from their scheduled end date asking them to complete their section of their FPF, Part A. They are expected to submit this at least 60 days before their scheduled end date.
After the VISTA member submits Part A, the sponsor must submit Part B, the performance evaluation and action recommendation. They are expected to submit this at least 45 days before the scheduled end date.
After the sponsor has completed and certified the FPF, the VISTA member will have the opportunity to review their evaluation and recommendation, and enter a comment on it if they wish.
After the sponsor submits Part B and the VISTA member reviews it, the CNCS State Office completes Part C to approve the VISTA member and sponsor selections. They do this at least 14 days before the scheduled end date.
After the CNCS State Office submits Part C, the VISTA Member Support Unit processes the end of service action. This happens on or shortly after the VISTA member’s approved end date and opens access to the VISTA member’s end-of-service benefits.
If five days have passed since the VISTA member’s end date and they do not have access to their end-of-service benefits yet, they should contact the VMSU.
Please make sure these FPFs are completed in a timely manner.