Student Household Members

It is just so hard to believe that we are already in December.  It seems like every year time just moves faster and faster.  This is an important time of year for the obvious reasons, but it also gives everyone time to clean up our offices and get ready for the coming up year.  This is a great season for organizing and preparing.  Hopefully we all have a little time this month to take advantage of the upcoming year end.

While it may seem that I am just rambling on about nothing at all important, I do have one tidbit to pass on.  I had a question that came up last week that I thought would share with you.

 “I have a family who has a full-time student living at the dorms; does he count as a family member and does his income count.”

Yes.  College students have been defined by the handbook as members of the household so this student should be counted on the 50059.  Remember that only $480 of wage income from full-time students is counted on the 50059.  This is only if you have documentation of full-time student status and only for income from wages.  All benefit income (like child support and/or social security) still counts on the certification.

Hope that gives everyone to think about this Friday evening, because I’m sure you have nothing better to do than read a blog about affordable housing! 

Happy weekend.

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