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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 210 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

7 Section 210 Change #20-2021 November 1, 2021 they have knowledge of the warrant. Counties should give the individual an opportunity to submit documentation that the warrant has been satisfied. Give the FNS Unit the DSS-8650 Notice of Information Needed to Complete Your Food Assistance to request information. Give the FNS unit at least ten calendar days to provide the verification. 3. An individual can only be considered to have violated probation or parole when a judge rules that a violation has occurred. Obtain verification from the local law enforcement or Clerk of Court to determine if the violation has been cured. D. Ineligible Students Persons from the age of 18 through 49 who are enrolled in an institution of higher education and fail to meet the eligibility criteria in FNS 235 Student of Higher Education are ineligible to participate in the program. Document the case file in NC FAST. E. Disqualified for Enumeration Persons who fail or refuse to provide or apply for a social security number as defined in FNS 235 Social Security Enumeration are disqualified from participating in the program. Document the case file in NC FAST. F. Disqualified for a Controlled Substance Felony Conviction Applicants are required at application and recertification to sign a statement declaring whether any FNS unit member who committed and was convicted of a drug-related felony committed on or after August 23, 1996. Individuals convicted of a felony involving possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance after this date are permanently disqualified from the program. This includes SSI recipients. Refer to FNS 270 Controlled Substance Felons for requirements and exceptions. Document the case file in NC FAST. G. Disqualified for Fraudulently Misrepresenting Identity and Residence A recipient who fraudulently misrepresents his/her identity or residence in order to receive multiple Food and Nutrition Services benefits is disqualified for ten years. Complete an inquiry into the disqualification menu in NC FAST and document the case file. H. Disqualified for Intentional Program Violation (IPV) A person disqualified for an IPV is not eligible to participate in the program for the period of their disqualification. Document the case file in NC FAST.