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28 • Short-term disability payments

3. Non-Countable Income

• Spouse income, if separated and residing in a separate residence • Pell Grants • Student/Educational income • Student Scholarships • Student loans • Non-monetary or in-kind benefits • Vendor payments • Flexible Employee benefits • Earned Income Tax credits (EITC) • Loans • Census bureau income • Combat pay • Reimbursements • Unavailable income from trust fund • Energy assistance payments • Earned income of students under 18 • HUD’s family self-sufficiency program • Gift cards • Income specifically excluded by other laws • Child support payments • Board payments for foster children

Source: 45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025