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Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual b) proof of the amount of all types of educational assistance, such as the student's financial aid authorization letter, which lists the amount of educational assistance the student receives; and c) proof of educational expenses. An example is the student's budget for cost of attendance available from the school's financial aid office. This is developed by the school and identifies various expenses a student has at that school (such as room, board, tuition, personal expenses, books, etc.). The budget may vary for different students depending on their status as graduates or undergraduates, type of housing, degree plan, need for child care, financial dependency, etc.

Note: Also acceptable as proof is any document or statement from the school or the grantor of the educational assistance which "earmarks" or specifies how the money is to be spent. 2. If the school will not provide a budget for cost of attendance, or the student claims their educational expenses will exceed the amounts on the budget, allow the costs of attendance designated by the student. If an expense claimed by the student is questionable, allow it only after it is verified. Prepaid educational costs or monthly payments for individuals to use in future years are not allowable deductions. NOTE: The worker must inquire if the student is attending summer school and receiving educational assistance. In these circumstances, the annual income is determined by adding summer school income and expenses to traditional school year assistance and expenses. IX. Step-by-Step Procedures 1. When a household receives educational assistance from more than one source, determine if each source is exempt or budgetable. Deduct allowable expenses from budgetable educational income. a) Determine the total of all nonexempt educational assistance. b) Total the allowable educational expenses and subtract them from Step 1. Do not subtract room and board expenses. Note: Ensure any amounts designated by the student include expenses for the same period of time covered by the educational assistance. G. Lump Sum Payments Lump sum payments received within twelve months of application or application review is considered countable income. Lump sum payments include, but are not limited to: I. Insurance settlements II. Awards or settlements received for personal injury III. Inheritance MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 12 - Section 700 – Income