All income received by all household members within the last 30 days. Applicants living with their spouse or partner are considered a household. The following is considered income per grant guidelines:

• Money wages and salaries before any deductions;
• Self-employment wages after deductions for business expenses;
• Social Security payments;
• Unemployment;
• Worker’s compensation;
• Veteran benefits;
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
• Alimony;
• Child support;
• And all other allowable sources of income as determined by the grant guidelines.

Verifying documentation required.

Income eligibility is based on household size within the last 30 days. A household is defined as an individual or group of individuals living together as one economic unit regardless of relation.  Applicants living with their spouse or partner are considered a household. Gross income must be used as per grant guidelines. Verifying documentation required. The household must also demonstrate a need for service(s).

Applicants must currently reside in St. Lucie County and plan to attend Indian River State College. Applicants seeking educational assistance must meet the residency requirements as established by Indian River State College. Applicants must have applied and been denied financial aid. Only students who are need of 15 classes or less to graduate or to reinstate their financial aid are eligible. Students who have already received a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. The household must also demonstrate a need for service(s).

The household income may not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level in order to qualify for assistance. A household is defined as an individual or group of individuals living together as one economic unit regardless of relation. Applicants living with their spouse or partner are considered a household.

Income Limits:

The Human Services Division receives the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity. These funds aim to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities and help promote self-sufficiency.

The following documents must be provided at the time of appointment:

• Picture ID for all adults in the household 18 or older
• Social Security Cards for all in household
• Birth Certificates for all children in the household under 18
• Proof of all household income for prior 30 days
• Copy of housing lease/rental agreement, mortgage statement, and/or notarized statement from property owner if renting a room
• Utility bill showing current address
• 1 to 2 Months of Bank Statements for all accounts held by household members
• Food stamp award letter
• Financial aid denial letter
• Financial aid award letter
• Accepted/Declined awards
• Degree audit
• School transcripts
• Class schedule
• Education referral form

Additional documents may be requested including but not limited to additional bank statements, custody documentation, household bills, etc.