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Chapter: 1800 Income Program: TCA 44 Any part of the reimbursement amount that exceeds the actual expense is included as income. However, reimbursements are not considered to exceed actual expenses, unless the amount is excessive.

Reimbursements for normal household living expenses such as rent or mortgage, personal clothing, or food eaten at home are a gain or benefit and, therefore, are included as income.

The following types of reimbursement are excluded as income:

1. Reimbursement from the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act. 2. Reimbursements or flat allowances from the employer that are over and above the basic wages and used for job related expenses such as travel, per diem, uniforms, and transportation to and from the job training site. 3. Reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by volunteers in the course of their work. 4. Medical reimbursements from Workers' Compensation benefits specifically designated for medical expenses. 5. Reimbursements by Employment and Training Programs. 6. The yearly clothing allowances received from the Veterans Administration for veterans with service connected disabilities which require the wearing or use of prosthetic or orthopedic devices are excluded as income. 7. Any payment received by licensed foster parents from any agency intended to provide for the needs of foster children or adults placed in their home is excluded as income. 8. The employment related expenses reimbursement received by a participant in the TANF Employment and Training Program is excluded as income. 1820.1200 STUDENT LOANS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS (TCA) All Title IV and Non-Title IV income a student receives from scholarships, educational grants, gifts, loans and work study are excluded as income. This includes federal Perkins loans authorized under Title IV, Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs and loans, and Independent Living Programs (Postsecondary Educational Services and Support, Extended Foster Care, or Aftercare Services). These sources generally apply to students attending a college or other institution of higher education beyond the high school level. 1820.1206 Verification of Educational Income (TCA) All student income from educational grants, gifts, scholarships, and loans must be verified if questionable. Case record documentation must include the name of the educational institution and the amounts of any grants, gifts, scholarships and loans.

The eligibility specialist may obtain this information by phoning the school or loan office or the grantor of the educational income. The eligibility specialist must record the name, position, and phone number of the person providing the information.

A written agreement with the lending institution or grantor of the educational income that contains the necessary dates and that is signed by the individual will also serve as documentation. 1820.1300 INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES (TCA) This section presents the application of policy for other sources of income. 1820.1301 Loans (TCA) All loans, including loans from private individuals as well as commercial institutions are excluded income if there is intent to repay.