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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 47 Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): • It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and • It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. (Note: no deductions are taken from SSI) X

Official documentation for the current year such as benefit verification letter from SSA, bank statement or as a last resort, SNAP documents may be used. Strike Benefits Benefits from Union Action X

Copy of check, statement from Union Student Aid (See also Work Study.) The full amount of all financial assistance paid directly to the student or to the educational institution. This includes scholarships, grants, or loans, or GI Bill funds

X

Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) A program which provides assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the home of relatives.

X

Official documentation from TANF/DHS/SNAP office showing amount of assistance Third Party Payments Payment that goes directly to landlord, utility bill, etc. on behalf of the household

X

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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 47 Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): • It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and • It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. (Note: no deductions are taken from SSI) X

Official documentation for the current year such as benefit verification letter from SSA, bank statement or as a last resort, SNAP documents may be used. Strike Benefits Benefits from Union Action X

Copy of check, statement from Union Student Aid (See also Work Study.) The full amount of all financial assistance paid directly to the student or to the educational institution. This includes scholarships, grants, or loans, or GI Bill funds

X

Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) A program which provides assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the home of relatives.

X

Official documentation from TANF/DHS/SNAP office showing amount of assistance Third Party Payments Payment that goes directly to landlord, utility bill, etc. on behalf of the household

X