TANF/GA related MA
Money that is given to help with the costs of education that is not excluded is counted as unearned income. The money from loans, grants, scholarships, or work-study income is excluded as income and as a resource.
Income received from work as a graduate assistant is not exempt unless the school confirms that the job is a work-study position.
MAGI MA
Educational assistance used for living expenses is counted for MAGI MA as unearned income. 42 CFR 435.603(e)
Exception: The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and the Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) are considered excluded income for MAGI MA since they are received as part of the G.I. Bill from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Work study income is taxable income and, therefore, counted for MAGI MA.
Updated September 27, 2018, Replacing May 28, 2015