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Revised: August 2025 If the case head is a dependent child, enter the parent's name here. A dependent child may be a case head if all adults in the household are ineligible non-citizens and the dependent child is either a citizen or an eligible non-citizen and the child has a valid SSN. The parent/legal guardian of the dependent child who is the case head should sign the Certification Page and an HE+ System Note should state who signed the application. A dependent child should not sign the Certification Page even if they are the case head.

4.4.21 Field #15 Student Situation Students aged 25 and older as of the date of the application are eligible case heads. The applicant’s student status does not need to be verified.

Students under age 25 as of the date of the application are not eligible case heads (applicants) unless they meet specific conditions. This question is intended to help determine if an individual satisfies any of the exceptions. A student could be a household member, not a case head, without the need to satisfy the exceptions for student status. Individuals enrolled in high school are dealt with under the provisions for emancipated minors.

4.4.22 Field #16 Is Child Family Housing If anyone in the household under age 18 is related to any other adult household member, answer “Yes.” If an appropriate relationship exists, the Division can bill the benefit payment to TANF. The paper version of the HE+ Application includes a list of qualifying relationships. Click on “View Relationships” for a list in the HE+ System if unsure what type of relationship qualifies.

4.4.23 Field #17 Total # Household Members The total number of individuals living in the household on the date of application should be entered on the application and shall be entered in the HE+ System. The number of household members entered in the “Household Members” section must match the value entered in Field #17 of the general section. When processing a paper application, all persons listed on page 3 of the paper application form shall be included in the count entered in this field even if waiting for required household member data elements.

4.4.24 Field #18 Is Present Month Income Identify which test period is being used to verify the household income. When selecting “Yes,” the income is verified for the present month. If selecting “No,” the prior month test period is being used. See Section 3.3.2 for the policy exception that allows using the present month as the income test period instead of the prior month.

4.4.25 First 18 Fields The minimum information required in the first 18 fields in order to continue with the application is: • Case Head SSN • Case Head Name, Date of Birth, and Gender • Application Date • Housing Type