ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

Be an orphan or a ward of the court through the age of 18Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed ForcesHave one or more legal dependents other than a spouse (forexample, dependent children or an elderly dependent parent)Be a graduate or professional studentBe marriedThe individual was not claimed as a dependent by his/her parents pursuant to IRSregulations, as demonstrated on the parents’ most recent tax forms.The individual provides a certification of the amount of financial assistance thatwill be provided by his/her parents. This certification must be signed by theindividual providing the support and must be submitted even if no assistance isbeing provided.The PHA will verify that a student meets the above criteria in accordance with thepolicies in Section 7-II.E.Institution of Higher EducationThe PHA will use the statutory definition under section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965to determine whether a student is attending an institution of higher education (see Exhibit 3-2).ParentsPHA PolicyFor purposes of student eligibility restrictions, the definition of parents includesbiological or adoptive parents, stepparents (as long as they are currently married to thebiological or adoptive parent), and guardians (e.g., grandparents, aunt/uncle, godparents,etc).Person with DisabilitiesThe PHA will use the statutory definition under section 3(b)(3)(E) of the 1937 Act to determinewhether a student is a person with disabilities (see Exhibit 3-1).VeteranPHA PolicyA veteran is a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who wasdischarged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.Page 3-19