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Government &
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Section I
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Section II
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Section III
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Section IV
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Section V
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Section VI
You may qualify for benefits and assistance from government and nonprofit agencies. You and your parents, as citizens and taxpayers, have contributed toward such funds. Accept what is rightfully available within public, private, and college assistance programs. Government or community resources; community facilities such as parks, concerts, schools, roads, recreational facilities; financial aid for college; loan forgiveness programs; and employment assistance can expand your opportunities for success.
As you climb the financial ladder, you will be contributing to these agencies in the future, assisting others in acquiring their education and well-being.
Resources
Refer to the white or blue pages of your local telephone directory for federal, state, city, county, and village offices. Use websites listed throughout Steps on the financial ladder.
- Department of Public
Assistance
- Food Stamp Program
- Department of Social
Services or Family Services
- Community Health Clinic
- Women, Infants &
Children (WIC) Program, which provides supplemental food benefits
to young children and pregnant women, is available through county
offices or local public health departments
- Public libraries (e.g.,
save money by checking out videos rather than paying rental fees)
- Pell Grants, for emancipated (independent) students with low incomes, etc.
- Child care assistance
(county)
- Individual Development Account (IDA) for low-income people who save and in turn receive $2-$7 return on the dollar (Savings must be for housing, education, or start-up of a small business.)
- Neighborhood Housing
Services/Housing Authority (city/county)
- Temporary Assistance
to Needy Families (TANF)
- Unemployment compensation
benefits. A discharged employee can call the personnel office of their
former employer, the county or state labor department, or the division
of state unemployment for information on how and where to apply for
benefits
- Internal Revenue Service. Read more below about tax credits and tax breaks for college students. Check the Internal Revenue Service web site at http://www.irs.gov
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Family
- Government &
Community - Education
& Skills - Employment
- Management
- Credit
- Housing,
Vehicles & Equipment - Insurance
- Savings
- Investment
- Financial
Planning
Ability
to Adjust
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