; and (II) in the case of the criteria described in subparagraph (B)(i), using any applicable method for such verification; and (iii) in verifying the performance achievement of a program, verify that such program included a sufficient number of program participants to protect participant personally identifiable information, and to be a reliable indicator of performance achievement. (B) Performance criteria The performance criteria to receive and maintain standard eligibility for a program under this section are as follows: (i) The credential attainment rate of program participants calculated as the percentage of program participants who obtain the recognized postsecondary credential for which the program prepares participants to earn within 6 months of exit from the program. (ii) The job placement rate of program participants calculated as the percentage of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program. (iii) The median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program. (iv) The ratio of median earnings increase to the total cost of program, calculated as follows: (I) The median value of the difference between— (aa) participant wages from unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after program exit; and (bb) participant wages during the quarter prior to entering the program, to (II) The total cost of the program (as described in paragraph (5)(B)(iii)). (C) Local criteria With respect to any program receiving standard eligibility under this section from a Governor, a local board in the State may require higher levels of performance than the minimum performance levels established by the Governor under this paragraph, but may not— (i) require any information or application from the provider that is not required for such standard eligibility