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48 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 2: How to use the manual (07/2026) Design key Each section is laid out with colors to easily lead the reader through the text. The design key is as follows: Section headers are colored in a darker blue.

Financial eligibility

Subsections are colored in darker blue with smaller size. Categorical eligibility Subsections of subsections are colored in lighter blue. Occasionally there are subsections within a subsection rather than individual sections to cover each topic. Eligibility factors The lowest level of hierarchy within sections is colored black and bold. This guides readers to information that is important but supplements the above levels within sections. Non-needy caretaker relative grants Links Within the manual, there are multiple types of links, each identified in a unique manner. • OPEN references • Forms • Staff tools or other resources