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SSDIB--Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. This is the disability portion of RSDI. SSI--Supplemental Security Income SSN-Social Security Number SEASONAL FARM WORKER--A person who works on a farm or ranch on a seasonal basis when the work is generally within commuting distance to his home. SELF-EMPLOYMENT--The act of engaging in a trade or business. A trade or business is generally an activity carried on for a livelihood or in good faith to make a profit. An individual does not have to make a profit to be in a trade or business if a profit motive exists. SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD--More than one household shares common living quarters but purchase and prepare their food separately. SHELTER COSTS--The amount of money required to provide housing (rent, mortgage payments, motel rates, etc.) and/or utilities (water, sewer, heat, electricity). SHELTER FOR BATTERED INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN--Public or private non-profit residential facility serving this group. SPONSORED ALIEN--A legal alien who entered the country based on an “Affidavit of Support” (INS Form I-864 or I864A) or similar written agreement executed by a sponsor on behalf of the alien. SPOUSE—Individuals married to each other. STRIKER--Anyone involved in a strike, work stoppage, slowdown or other interruption of operations mutually agreed on by employees. This includes a stoppage because of the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. STUDENT--Individuals, age 18 or older, who are enrolled at least half-time in any recognized school, training program or institution of higher education; providing students in higher education also meet the eligibility requirements as an eligible student. SUPPLEMENT--Additional benefits issued for the current month to compensate for an under issuance. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - The SNAP work readiness program to assist SNAP recipients to become self-sufficient by providing needed employment related activities and supportive services. This program is currently available in three counties, Lewis & Clark, Missoula, and Yellowstone. T TANF--Temporary Assistance for Needy Families