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Example 1: Prospecting Fluctuating Income (past 30 day’s income) Kyle applies for SNAP on October 25th. Kyle is a waiter at a restaurant and has worked there for 2 months (ongoing income at the time of application). His income fluctuates due to the varying amount of tips he receives. Kyle is paid weekly on Friday. Kyle provides the following paychecks:  9/25: $175  10/2: $265  10/9: $110  10/16: $310  10/23: $85  10/30: Has not received yet Total income: $945 Total number of checks submitted: 5 Determine average (total/number of checks): $945/5 = $189 Income for Application Month of October (ongoing employment at the time of application must be converted):  $189 x 4.3 = $812.70 Prospective Monthly Income for November and forward:  $189 x 4.3 = $812.70 Example 2: Prospecting Fluctuating Income (2 month’s income) Sarah applies for SNAP on March 15th. She is employed at a grocery store and has worked at the store for the past 6 months (ongoing income at time of application). Sarah is paid bi- weekly. Sarah’s income fluctuates from month-to-month as the hours she works each week change frequently.

Sarah provided copies of all paychecks she has received from January to the application date of March 15th.  January Income: $150, $400, $225 = $775  February Income: $325, $275 = $600  March 1-15 Income: $350 = $350 Total income: $1,725 Total number of checks submitted: 6 Determine Average (total/number of checks): $1,725/6 = $287.50

Income for Application Month of March (ongoing employment at the time of application must be converted):  $287.50 x 2.15 = $618.13

Prospective Monthly Income for April and forward  $287.50 x 2.15 = $618.13