Table of Contents

A. Introduction

B. Eligibility for Assistance

• 1. Basic Eligibility
• a. Eligible to Receive Assistance
• b. Not Eligible to Receive Assistance
• 2. Verification of Eligibility
• 3. Eligibility Under Special Circumstances
• 4. Exceptions

C. Categories of Assistance

• 1. General
• 2. Emergency Assistance
• a. Basic Living Expenses
• b. Funeral Expenses
• c. Emergency Travel
• d. Emergency Home Repair
• e. Loss of Funds or Property
• f. Fire and Other Disasters
• g. Temporary Living Expenses
• 3. General Assistance
• a. Pay, Travel & Allotment Problems
• b. Non-Emergency Travel
• c. Vehicle Repair
• d. Other Vehicle Expenses
• e. Insurance
• f. Childcare
• g. Family In-Home Childcare Facility
• h. Bills and Expenses
• i. Financial Counseling
• j. Loss of Income
• k. Government Travel Cards
• l. Child Support
• m. Non-Support/Inadequate Support
• n. Household Furnishings
• o. Moving Expenses
• p. Immigration Fees
• 4. Medical and Dental Assistance
• a. General
• b. Insurance/TRICARE/Supplement
• c. Authorized Assistance
• d. Dental Expenses
• e. Travel/Transportation/Incidentals
• f. Situations Requiring BOC Approval
• g. Not Authorized
• h. Considerations/Documents/Summary
• i. Additional Guidance/Limits on Asst.
• 5. Housing Assistance
• a. General
• b. Closing Cost Assistance
• c. Rental Assistance
• d. Utilities
• 6. Financial Counseling/Debt Management
• a. General
• b. Financial and Housing Counseling
• c. Debt Management Assistance
• 7. Education Programs
• a. General
• b. Education Grants
• c. Supplemental Education Grants (SEG)
• d. Stafford/PLUS Loan Fee Reimbursement
• e. CGMA Education Loans
• f. Forms
• 8. Layette Programs
• a. General
• b. Eligibility
• c. Procedures - CGMA Layette
• d. Procedures - AFAS or NMCRS Layette
• 9. Adoptions Assistance
• a. Adoption Loan
• b. Adoption Grant
• 10. Unauthorized Items

D. Applying for Assistance

• 1. General
• 2. Applications
• 3. Applicant's Statement
• 4. Endorsements
• 5. Supporting Documents
• 6. Budget
• a. Why a Budget is Required
• b. Completing the Budget Form
• c. Waving the Budget
• 7. When Sponsor is Not Available
• a. Power of Attorney
• b. Pre-Authorization Form
• c. Verbal/Written Consent of Sponsor

E. Quick Loan Program

• 1. General
• 2. Eligible Participants
• 3. Applications and Processing
• 4. Loan Repayment

F. Additional Information