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Excluded Income Income not counted as available to the group when determining eligibility. Exempt An applicant/recipient who is not required to meet a program requirement. Expanded Categorical Eligibility A group that qualifies for food stamps on the basis of receiving a prescribed TANF- funded service. This means that the group must meet a gross income limit at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level but does not have to be tested against asset and net income limits to determine eligibility. Expedited Food Stamp Processing Federal mandate that certain Food Stamp applicants with limited income and resources have their applications processed within certain timeframes. If the applicant is eligible, benefits must be received within seven days from the date of application. F

Face Value, Life Insurance Policy The basic death benefit of a life insurance policy, excluding the dividend additions or additional amounts payable because of an accidental death or other special condition. Fair Hearing A review by the Office of Fair Hearings of case circumstances that is conducted at the request of the applicant/recipient. Fair Market Value The monetary value for which an item can be expected to sell on the open market. Financially Responsible Relative A relative living in the home of the applicant/recipient who is legally responsible for the financial support of one or more members of assistance unit. Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) An employment and training program for non-exempt food stamps participants. Food Stamp (FS) Program The program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households usable only to purchase food needed to maintain adequate nutrition. Fraud The deliberate act of misrepresenting circumstances for the purpose of obtaining Medical Assistance benefits, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, GC and Food Stamp benefits. A finding of fraud can only be made by a court and is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Full-Time Student A minor is considered a full time student when enrolled in: • A public school or a licensed private school and the program call for at least 20 hours of classroom vocational training per week. • A junior college, or university and is carrying at least eight semester or quarter hours. A training program designed to prepare the student for gainful employment, issues a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of the program, and calls for attendance of at least 20 hours per week.