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7. Assigned to or placed in an institution of higher education through or in compliance with: a. a program under the Work Investment Act (WIA). b. a program under the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) program administered by the Department of Labor; or, c. an employment and training program for low-income households that is operated by a state or local government (e.g., when Vocational Rehabilitation retrains individuals by sending them to college). INCOME AND RESOURCES AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT: The income and resources of an eligible student are countable. INCOME AND RESOURCES OF AN INELIGIBLE STUDENT: Resources of an ineligible student are not considered when determining eligibility or level of benefits of the household. The income of an ineligible student living with a household is not considered in determining eligibility or level of benefits of the household unless the student makes money available to other household members. When an ineligible student receives money from a countable source and some or all of this money is available to other household members, the money that’s available is countable unearned income to the household. The income must be assigned to the eligible household member who receives the unearned income. EXPENSES OF AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT: Deductible expenses of eligible students are allowed in determining the benefit level. EXPENSES OF AN INELIGIBLE STUDENT: If an ineligible student shares expenses with an eligible household member(s), the amount actually paid by or billed to the eligible household member(s) is allowed as a deduction. EXCEPTION: If an ineligible student shares utility expenses with an eligible household member, the eligible household member is entitled to the full appropriate mandatory utility allowance (SNAP 602-4). The eligibility staff member must discuss with the household who is responsible for household expenses and clearly document in case notes. Effective Date: July 20, 2022