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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 Unearned N Exclude Federal Income

USDA Settlements to African American Farmers Unearned N Treat as a lump sum payment Vacation Pay Earned Y Count actual/anticipated vacation pay in the month it is to be received. Veterans Administration (VA) benefit Unearned Y CAUTION: Exclude VA benefits when used for educational purposes to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Victim’s Compensation Unearned See Remarks Disregard victim’s compensation paid by the State Office of Victim’s Assistance, (including any lump sum payment) for the first six months of receipt.

EXAMPLE: Victim receives a lump sum in August for June, July and August and then receives a monthly amount. DSS will disregard all payments, including the lump sum received August through January. VISTA, University Year for Action and Urban Crime Prevention Program (Title I of Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 payments) Earned N

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) payments Earned/ Unearned See remarks Count earned income received for VR-OJT. Count earned income for work training. Allowance received for job readiness classes is excluded. Wages, salaries, commissions and tips Earned Y CAUTION: The earned income of a dependent child(ren) or a minor parent (included as a dependent) in the BG will be excluded. Wartime relocation payments Income Unearned N

Work Experience Program (WEP) Unearned N