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Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V) (view source)
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== H. Being in Prison or “Other Lawful Place of Confinement” == | == H. Being in Prison or “Other Lawful Place of Confinement” == | ||
A person in a “lawful place of confinement” or on temporary leave from such a place is not eligible for assistance: s 15 of EAR and s 14 of EAPWDR. However, pre-release prisoners are eligible to apply for welfare on an expedited basis, based on an immediate needs assessment (see | A person in a “lawful place of confinement” or on temporary leave from such a place is not eligible for assistance: s 15 of EAR and s 14 of EAPWDR. However, pre-release prisoners are eligible to apply for welfare on an expedited basis, based on an immediate needs assessment (see the Ministry's policy at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/application-and-intake/immediate-needs). This is to ensure they receive welfare immediately upon release. The John Howard Society (http://www.johnhowardbc.ca) provides pre-release planning assistance for prisoners, including help with welfare applications. | ||
== I. Being a Full-Time Student == | == I. Being a Full-Time Student == | ||
Full-time students who are eligible for student loan funding are not eligible for income assistance or PPMB assistance during the school term (EAR, s 16). | Full-time students who are eligible for student loan funding are not eligible for income assistance or PPMB assistance during the school term (EAR, s 16). This limitation does not affect the dependent children of income assistance and PPMB recipients. | ||
Section 1 of the EAR defines the term “full-time student,” and s 16(2) of the EAR sets out the period during which a full-time student is ineligible for income assistance or PPMB. | Section 1 of the EAR defines the term “full-time student,” and s 16(2) of the EAR sets out the period during which a full-time student is ineligible for income assistance or PPMB. | ||
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Full-time students who are no longer eligible for student loan funding because they have used up their allowable loans, bursaries, or grants may be eligible for income assistance during summer break if they cannot find work. | Full-time students who are no longer eligible for student loan funding because they have used up their allowable loans, bursaries, or grants may be eligible for income assistance during summer break if they cannot find work. | ||
Recipients of disability assistance, and their dependants, | Recipients of disability assistance, and their dependants, may study either full-time or part-time. | ||
Students who are enrolled in unfunded programs (where student loans are not available) — such as high school completion and adult basic education or students whose post-secondary education is sponsored under a federal or provincial government | Students who are enrolled in unfunded programs (where student loans are not available) — such as high school completion and adult basic education or students whose post-secondary education is sponsored under a federal or provincial government plan— may remain eligible for income assistance or PPMB benefits if they have received prior approval from the minister. See EAR s 16(1)(b). | ||
Single parents approved for the Single Parent Employment Initiative may also remain eligible for income assistance or PPMB benefits while they attend a funded program of studies (providing | Single parents approved for the Single Parent Employment Initiative may also remain eligible for income assistance or PPMB benefits while they attend a funded program of studies (providing their Employment Plan requires those studies). See EAR s 16(1.2) | ||
Part-time students remain eligible for income assistance provided other eligibility requirements, including employment obligations | Part-time students remain eligible for income assistance provided they meet other eligibility requirements, including employment obligations. | ||
== J. Student funding and income exemptions == | == J. Student funding and income exemptions == | ||