14.15 Participant Reimbursements.

A. The agency must provide transportation stipends to mandatory participants in its E&T program, for expenses that are reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in the E&T program. These payments are made in advance as payment for anticipated expenses in the coming month. 1. A monthly stipend will be posted to the individual’s SNAP card for transportation assistance; 2. Stipends are considered supportive services and are not counted as unearned income in the SNAP budget; 3. Individuals engaged in Comparable Workfare are not eligible for the stipend; 4. Overpayments will not be processed for E&T transportation stipends. Source: 7 CFR §273.7(d)(4) Revised: March 2022