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INELIGIBLE--A person or household who is not qualified to receive benefits because of not meeting one or more of the specified non-financial or financial requirements of eligibility. IN-KIND INCOME--Any gain or benefit (goods, services, etc.) which is not in the form of money payable directly to a household. The goods or services may be evaluated to determine a value. This value is considered exempt income in the determination of eligibility and/or benefit. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION--Those which normally require a high school diploma or equivalency certificate for entrance (SNAP 201-5). INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION (IPV)/FRAUD--When a client knowingly, willfully and with deceitful intent: 1. Made a false or misleading statement, or misrepresented, concealed, or withheld facts; or 2. Committed any act that constitutes a violation of SNAP, SNAP regulations, or any State statute for the purpose of using, presenting, transferring, acquiring, receiving, possessing, or trafficking of SNAP benefits or EBT cards. INTERVIEW--To question or converse with a person face-to-face or by other means of communication to exchange information. ISSUANCE -- A released (issued) SNAP allotment. J JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY--Property presumed to be owned in equal shares by each of the persons holding a legal interest, unless otherwise specified in a legal document such as a deed or divorce decree. A court-ordered right of ownership takes precedence over any contrary verbal claim or stipulation on any document. K KEOGH PLAN--A tax deferred pension or plan for a self-employed individual to set aside money now for the needs of the individual after retirement. L LIEN--A charge against real or personal property for the satisfaction of a debt. LIVE-IN ATTENDANT--An individual (usually compensated) who lives in the household because they are needed for medical, housekeeping, or child-care reasons. These individuals will not be considered household members for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). LOTTERY AND GAMING WINNINGS-- Lottery or gambling winnings are defined for this requirement as a cash prize won in a single game before taxes or other amounts are withheld. If multiple individuals shared in the purchase of a ticket, hand, or similar bet, then only the portion