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22 | P a g e October 25 LIHEAP will make the grandson head of household. Anyone over the age of 18 and an enrolled or direct descendant of CSKT must apply with Tribal LIHEAP. State LIHEAP eligibility • Native American not living on any reservation. • Native American (Member of a recognized tribe), living on the CSKT reservation, excluding CSKT enrolled members. • Native American (Member of a recognized tribe) living on the Crow Reservation • Non-native American (head of household and spouse are not native American) living on any reservation. • If a household changes residence during the heating season, making them ineligible for Tribal LIHEAP (i.e., moves from the reservation), the individual or household may apply for a prorated state LIHEAP benefit. 3.4 College Students College students living off campus (not in dorms, must have a heating obligation) may apply for LIHEAP benefits. Applications are to be processed like any other application received. • It does not matter if they were claimed on their parents’ taxes. • All household members (roommates) must be on the application. 3.5 Foster Care Households Foster care households may choose to include or exclude a foster care individual (child/adult). If the foster care household chooses to include the foster care individual at the time of application, the income and resources for the foster care individual are counted for eligibility. If the foster care household chooses not to include the foster care individual at the time of application, the income and resources of the foster care individual are not counted for eligibility. 3.6 Shelters Individuals living in shelters, including recipients of SNAP, SSI, or TANF, are NOT eligible for LIHEAP benefits. 3.7 Licensed Group Homes An individual living in a facility licensed by the Department and in which housing is provided in a home-like setting on a long-term or permanent basis to individuals or