; and (ii) provide students with clear and timely information about credit transfer policies at in-State public institutions of higher education; and (I) clearly communicate to prospective students, their families, and the general public how the State plans to implement the State-Federal partnership and how eligible students can attend a public institution of higher education in the State without debt, including early notification for students of their eligibility for financial aid under the partnership. (2) 5-year plan (A) In general In order to receive a grant under this part, a State shall provide to the Secretary a 5-year plan for achieving the goals of the State-Federal partnership. A State shall update and resubmit a plan every 5 years thereafter. (B) Plan to meet goals The 5-year plan shall detail how the State plans to meet the goal of providing debt-free college for all eligible students at in-State public institutions of higher education within 5 years and increase the State’s investment in higher education, with specific benchmarks detailed for each year. (C) Approved by the secretary The 5-year plan, and the State’s annual progress, shall be approved by the Secretary in order for the State to be eligible to receive, or continue receiving, grant funds under the State-Federal Partnership award. (D) Waiver of 5-year deadline A State may apply for a waiver from the deadline of meeting all of the State-Federal partnership’s goals within 5 years if the State— (i) provides a credible plan for making progress towards the goals