5.—(1) An application for aid may include an outcome plan which must be in writing, in such form and contain such information as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require.
(2) Subject to paragraph (4), the Scottish Ministers may contribute towards the costs of an outcome plan at the rate of 50% of the total cost subject to a maximum payment of £200 per applicant.
(3) Where the Scottish Ministers approve, an applicant may submit an outcome plan which has been prepared by a specialist or following specialist advice.
(4) The Scottish Ministers may contribute towards the cost of an outcome plan approved under paragraph (3) at the rate of 50% of the total cost subject to a maximum payment of £400 per applicant.