.01 NA Student Eligibility-Employment
NA students who are employed and paid for at least 80 hours in a 30 day period are potentially eligible for NA benefits. The NA students work hours can be converted.
It is not required that the student earn minimum wage.
NOTE In-kind income is not considered when determining NA student eligibility.
Self-employed students must be employed for an average of 20 hours or more per week and receive earnings equal to the federal minimum wage.
NOTE When the student meets the criteria for employment key the EM Exemption Reason Code in the STUDENT EXEM field on SSDO.