Exclude certain income from Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs. See 0017.15.18 (Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Income).

Also see 0008.06.18 (Change in Participant's Age) for how to budget income when a child's age changes.


MFIP, WB:
Exclude all earned income of a minor child through age 6.

Exclude all earned income of a minor child over age 6 or minor caregiver who is attending an approved elementary school or secondary education program at least half time as defined by the school.

Exclude all earned income of a caregiver under 20 who is at least a half-time student in an approved elementary or secondary education program.

For a minor child enrolled in an on-line secondary school or on-line GED program that is not approved by the MN Dept. of Education, refer to the local school district determine the program’s legitimacy. Each district has a transfer specialist who will sort this out, probably by doing testing. If the program is unapproved, DO NOT exclude any earned income.

Count all unearned income of a minor child or minor caregiver unless excluded under another provision. For information on child support income, see 0017.15.03 (Child and Spousal Support Income).


DWP:
Follow MFIP. After the initial DWP determination, exclude any unanticipated income the unit may receive.


SNAP:
Exclude all earned income of an elementary, secondary, or GED student if the student is in school at least half-time, is under age 18, AND is:

●	A child, stepchild, or foster child of a unit member.
	OR
●	Under the parental control of a unit member.

See 0010.18 (Mandatory Verifications) for information about earned income verification of a student who is under age 18 and is working.

See 0010.18.02 (Mandatory Verifications - SNAP) for information about school attendance verification requirements.

Count all unearned income of a minor child unless excluded under another provision.


MSA, GA:
Count all income of a minor child unless excluded under another provision.


GRH:
Count all income of a blind minor child, unless excluded under another provision.