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

1. (a) For U.S. 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 work/study 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 Department of Veterans Affairs;
   2. (2) A letter of award which states the amount 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. #10699, eff 10-24-14