7100 Budgeting Income

A prospective (income estimate or conversion) or income average method of budgeting shall be used to determine eligibility. All income shall be counted in the calendar month received except when received on a twice a month or monthly basis. In such instances, income shall be viewed as being received by the individual on the day that the payment is ordinarily scheduled.

NOTE : For teachers or other school employees who are contractually paid 12 months out of the year, income shall normally be budgeted on a prospective basis as received unless the teacher or school employee has opted to receive their yearly contract salary over fewer than 12 months (such as only over 9 months during the school year). In such instances, the total year’s income is to be averaged over 12 months so that a monthly amount of income is considered in determining eligibility.