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100

TIC

Tenant Income Certification 

100

How many stubs are required for income verification?  

61-days worth- 3, 5 or 9 stubs depending on the number of pay periods 

100

How many stubs are required by Highmark in every HOTMA file?

2 stubs for monthly pay and 4 stubs for bi-weekly, semi-monthly and weekly pay

100
What is first preference to document Self-Employment? 

The 1040

100

An EV without the applicant's/resident's signature or position cannot be accepted.  True or False? Why? 

F  The site can attach the Tenant Release and consent form

200
RIS

Rent and Income Sheet 

200

Are unborn children counted as household members? 

No. 

200

Generic e-mails cannot be accepted. True or false? Why?

False

200

Can the same person receive income from Self-Employment and also business income?  

Yes, they can. 

200

How many months are required for child support income verification for every Texas file? 

4 months 

300

ACD

Assistant Community Director 

300

Verification of assets are required only if they exceed the threshold. True or False? Why? 

F  Verification of assets are always required regardless of the total cash value. 

300

Any 1k difference between the app and what was verified by the employer should be addressed in the file. True or False? Why?

False

300

Why is the start date of self-employment important? Name 2 reasons

1. Annualization would be required 

2. Taxes may or may not be provided

300

In a child support payment history, which amount should be used: the amount paid OR the amount sent to you? Why? 

The amount sent to you. They could be paying two different open cases.

400

CSS

Compliance Support Specialist 

400

What are the 2 rent limits for HOME sites? 

LOW HOME 50%

HIGH HOME 60%

400

When is the CSS approval required for not using the Work Number report? 

When there is full information available, but it is not accurate for some reason. 

400

What forms are required for business income verification? 

Schedule E and the K-1

400

When is Room and Board counted in the Student Financial Assistance calculations? 

If they live in the school

500

ECM

Energy Consumption Model 

500

When will 2 months of bank statements be required in a HOME file? 

When assets bear interest.
500

For ICs, 2 stubs can be accepted for income verification of weekly pay if the applicant is a new hire. True or False? Why? 

False. 4 stubs are always required.  
500

Name 5 documents that can be accepted for verification instead of the 1040. 

The P&L statement 

The accountant financial statement 

The WN report showing 1099 or contractor 

Stubs or pay slips 

En EV 

A contract 

500

Name 5 charges that may be included in the Student Financial Assistance calculations. 

Tuition 

Fees

Scholarships 

Pell Grant 

Teach Grant

Room and Board