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INCOME

ADC-RELATED DISREGARDS

STUDENTS - Earned Income - Student earned income as described below:

If the under the age 21 A/R is not employed full-time, all earned income is disregarded whether the A/R is a full or part-time student. It is not necessary to verify high school attendance, unless there is an indication that the A/R is not attending. The A/R's statement on the application that s/he is a high school student is sufficient. Attendance in other educational programs must be verified.

If the under age 21 A/R is employed full-time, the treatment of earned income depends on whether the A/R is a full or part- time student.

If the under age 21 A/R is a full-time student, all earned income is disregarded for a six-month period per calendar year. Thereafter, such income becomes countable.

If the under age 21 A/R is a part-time student, all earned income is countable.

School and Employment Status Income Disregarded Full-time student employed full time Yes (Income disregarded for up to six months per calendar year) Full time student employed part-time Yes Part-time student employed full-time No Part-time student employed part-time Yes

NOTE: Summer employment is seasonal and not considered full-time employment.

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