Acceptable verification of specific types of educational income shall be provided to the department as follows:

1. (a) For United States(US) Secretary of Education scholarships and grants:

   1. (1) Written or verbal contact with the financial aid officer at the individual's school; or
   2. (2) A letter of award;

2. (b) For Federal Work-Study (FWS) income:

   1. (1) Written or verbal contact with the financial aid officer at the individual's school;
   2. (2) Written or verbal contact with the individual’s employer to obtain earnings information; or
   3. (3) Pay stubs;

3. (c) For other post-graduate scholarships or grants:

   1. (1) Written or verbal contact with the financial aid officer at the individual's school; or
   2. (2) A letter of award;

4. (d) For veterans' educational assistance benefits:

   1. (1) A written or verbal statement from the US Department of Veterans Affairs;
   2. (2) A letter of award indicating the amount of assistance and that benefits are contingent upon regular school attendance; or
   3. (3) A check or check stub to verify the amount; and

5. (e) For student loans:

   1. (1) Written or verbal contact with the financial aid officer at the individual's school; or
   2. (2) A loan agreement or other loan document.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at Chapter Heading He-W 600) #5171, eff 6-26-91; ss by #6531, INTERIM, eff 6-27-97, EXPIRES: 10-25-97; ss by #6614, eff 10-24-97; amd by #6672, eff 1-26-98, EXPIRED: 1-26-06 New. #8744, eff 10-24-06; ss by #10699, eff 10-24-14; ss by #14017, eff 6-29-24