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== J. Student funding and income exemptions == | == J. Student funding and income exemptions == | ||
For students who receive '''disability assistance''', education and training allowances, scholarships, grants, bursaries and money from an RESP | For students who receive '''disability assistance''', the following things are all exempted as income: education and training allowances, scholarships, grants, bursaries and money from an RESP. However, student loans advanced to recipients of disability assistance are only exempt as income up to the amount of the person’s “education costs” and “daycare costs.” Section 8 of Schedule B to the EAPDWR defines both terms. | ||
Certain students who receive '''income assistance or PPMB benefits''' can have funds from training allowances, student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, or RESPs exempted by the Ministry as their “income” up to the amount of their “education costs” and “childcare costs.” | Certain students who receive '''income assistance or PPMB benefits''' can have funds from training allowances, student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, or RESPs exempted by the Ministry as their “income” up to the amount of their “education costs” and “childcare costs.” Section 8 of Schedule B to the EAR defines both those terms. This applies if: | ||
* The student is the dependent child (under 19) of a recipient of income assistance or | * The student is the dependent child (under 19) of a recipient of income assistance or PPMB benefits; | ||
* The person is a part-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding; | * The person is a part-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding; | ||
* The person has received prior permission from the Ministry to enroll as a full-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding; | * The person has received prior permission from the Ministry to enroll as a full-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding; | ||
* The student | * The Ministry excuses the student from having employment-related obligations under s 29(4) of the EAR, and the student enrolls part-time in a program that is eligible for student loan funding; | ||
* The student is a part time student in a program that is eligible for student loans (note that students in this situation cannot have grants, bursaries or scholarships from Canada Student Loans exempted as income);OR | * The student is a part time student in a program that is eligible for student loans (note that students in this situation cannot have grants, bursaries or scholarships from Canada Student Loans exempted as income);OR | ||
* The student is in Ministry’s Single Parent Employment Initiative and in a program that is eligible for student loans (note that students in this situation cannot have grants, bursaries or scholarships from Canada Student Loans exempted as income). | * The student is in Ministry’s Single Parent Employment Initiative and in a program that is eligible for student loans (note that students in this situation cannot have grants, bursaries or scholarships from Canada Student Loans exempted as income). | ||
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== K. Leaving the Province for More Than 30 Days == | == K. Leaving the Province for More Than 30 Days == | ||
Welfare recipients who leave British Columbia for more than a total of 30 days in a calendar year usually cease to be eligible for benefits (EAR, s 17 and EAPWDR, s 15). | |||
If a recipient wishes to leave the province for more than 30 days in a calendar year, | If a recipient wishes to leave the province for more than 30 days in a calendar year and still get welfare, they must try to obtain prior authorization for continued assistance. The minister has discretion to authorize absences required to avoid undue hardship, to allow participation in a formal education program, or to obtain medical therapy prescribed by a medical practitioner. | ||
== L. 24-Month Time Limit on Welfare Removed == | == L. 24-Month Time Limit on Welfare Removed == | ||
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Prior to October 1, 2012, recipients classified as employable were only eligible for benefits for a total period of 24 months out of every 60 months (see former section 27 of the EAR). Now, there is no longer a time limit and after 24 months there will be no reduction in benefits. | Prior to October 1, 2012, recipients classified as employable were only eligible for benefits for a total period of 24 months out of every 60 months (see former section 27 of the EAR). Now, there is no longer a time limit and after 24 months there will be no reduction in benefits. | ||
== M. If the | == M. If the Ministry Refuses Income Assistance, PPMB Benefits, or Disability Assistance == | ||
IIf the Ministry finds someone ineligible for income assistance, PPMB benefits, or disability assistance, ensure that they receive this in writing, as they may want to challenge this decision. They may also still be eligible for hardship assistance. | |||
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