239.03 Required Verification (FSM)

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Require verification of student requirements only when questionable:

Enrollment — accept any of the following:

-       verbal or written contact with the institution of higher education which indicates the student is enrolled at least half-time;

-       verbal or written contact with the institution of higher education which indicates whether the student graduated, dropped out, is expelled, or is suspended; or

-       a statement from the student of their intent to register for the next school term.

Physical or mental disability — if the disability is not observable, accept either of the following:

-       a signed statement, letter of award, or copy of a check from an agency or insurance company making temporary or permanent disability benefits; or

-       a signed statement from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist which substantiates the individual’s claim.

Work-study — verbal or written contact with the institution of higher education which indicates the student is participating in a federal or state financed work-study program.

Employed for pay — verbal or written contact with the employer which indicates the student is employed for pay, works for in-kind compensation (such as rent), or works to offset assistance (such as workfare) at least 20 hours a week or 80 hours per month.

Self-employment — the student’s self-employment records or a statement which indicates the student is self-employed at least 20 hours a week or 80 hours per month and is earning at least 20 times the federal minimum wage a week or at least 80 times the federal minimum wage over a four-week period.

Lack of adequate child care — a signed statement from the student which indicates that adequate child care is not available for a child at least 6 years old but not yet 12 years old, which would enable the student to attend class and to comply with work requirements.

Enrollment through NHEP or the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 — verbal or written contact with the institution of higher education or with a representative from the NHEP or the WIA program which indicates the student enrolled through NHEP or WIA.

Participation in an on the job training (OJT) program — verbal or written contact with the employer or a representative from the OJT program which indicates the student is an OJT participant.

References: He-W 701.03; He-W 724.04(d)(2) & (4); RSA 161:4-a,IV; 7 CFR 273.2(f)(1)(xi) & (2); 7 CFR 273.5(b); 7 USC 2015(e)