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→I. Being a Full-Time Student
*The student is the dependent child (under 19) of a welfare recipient;
*The student has the PWD designation or is the dependant of a person with the PWD designation;
*The person is a part-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding;
*The person has received prior permission from MSDSI to enroll as a full-time student in a program that is not eligible for student loan funding; OR
*The student has been excused by MSDSI from having employment-related obligations under s 29(4) of the EAR, and is enrolled part-time in a program that is eligible for student loan funding.
== J. Leaving the Province for More Than 30 Days ==
Recipients who leave British Columbia for more than a total of 30 days in a calendar year usually cease to be eligible for income assistance (EAR, s 17 and EAPWDR, s 15).
If a recipient wishes to leave the province for more than 30 days in a calendar year, he or she should try to obtain prior authorization for continued assistance. The minister has discretion to authorize absences required to avoid undue hardship, to allow participation in a formal education program, or to obtain medical therapy that has been prescribed by a medical practitioner.
== K. 24-Month Time Limit on Welfare Removed ==
As of 1 October 2012, EAR, s 27 no longer applies. Formerly, recipients classified as employable were only eligible for benefits for a total period of 24 months out of every 60 months. Now, there is no longer a time limit and after 24 months there will be no reduction in benefits.
== L. If the EAW Denies Welfare ==
If a person is denied welfare due to ineligibility, ensure that they receive this in writing, as they may want to challenge this decision. They may also still be eligible for hardship assistance.