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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP the child’s earned income is not countable in Example: The child (age 17) has their own child and the final benefit determination. is certified as head of household (H/H) on their own SNAP case. They are attending high school half time Budget the child’s income in the 130% FPL and employed. Count the earned income in this income level and the final benefit situation. determination if they attend school part- time and work more than 30 hours per week. Accept customer’s statement of school status, unless questionable. Breaks in school attendance, If a child’s income is countable in the final such as summer vacation and holidays, do not benefit determination, (child is attending change the student status of a child. school part-time and working more than 30 hours per week and the household passes the 130% FPL income test) the child receives the same disregards/work expense deduction as any other wage earner in the household. Disregards used by children are not counted when they apply for assistance as an adult. ONGOING: Once a child has used the six (6) month full-time student exemption in a calendar year, their income is not countable in the final benefit determination for as long as they continue full-time student status. The 130% income test only applies in the application month. When the child’s earnings cannot be separated from that of the other household members, prorate total earnings equally among the working members. 727 CONTRACTUAL EARNINGS (toc) Contractual earnings are wages and salaries predetermined prior to the start of employment. Self- employment income, unearned income, or income received on an hourly or piecework basis are not included. The two basic types of contractual earnings are: • Seasonal contractual employment: This type of employment is available only during specific months each year and typically recurs annually. Common examples include school-based jobs (such as teachers, bus drivers, and cafeteria staff), certain agricultural work, and seasonal positions during the summer or winter. If the seasonal employment provides the household’s primary income for the entire year, prorate the income over 12 months. However, if the seasonal earnings support only part of the year and the household relies on other income sources for the remainder, calculate the average based on the time period the income is meant to cover. INCOME CHILDREN’S EARNED INCOME Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 Jun 26 MTL 09/26 A-726