6315 Training Allowances and Payments

Training allowances and incentive payments and maintenance payments from vocational and rehabilitation programs recognized by federal, state, or local governments to the extent they are not a reimbursement are considered earned income. This includes wages earned through a job try out arranged through a CDC or through an industrial evaluation arranged through KETCH.

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) payments made by the VA are considered earned income. CWT is designed to provide both vocational and rehabilitative services to veterans participating in the program.

Maintenance payments made by Kansas Rehabilitation Services are considered a reimbursement and are thus exempt. See 6410 (49) .

Stipends to Native American which are intended to cover living expenses are also considered earned income.