Sec. 8. If an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for the individual's benefit:
(1) the individual is not required to report that award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for assistance for a destitute child under this chapter; and
(2) the award shall not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining initial or continuing eligibility for assistance under this chapter.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-2-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.193.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Assistance to Children With Special Health Care Needs
16-35-2-2. Administering Federal Social Security Money; Cooperation With Federal Agencies
16-35-2-3. Appointment of Director of Program
16-35-2-4. Assignment of Eligible Child for Care, Services, or Treatment; Contracting
16-35-2-6. Fees and Charges Same as Medicaid
16-35-2-7. Uniform Rules; Adoption
16-35-2-8. State or Federal Higher Education Awards as Not Affecting Eligibility for Assistance
16-35-2-9. Cystic Fibrosis; Services Extended to Afflicted Persons