This survey is used to determine eligibility for state benefits for which your child(ren)'s school may qualify. Please complete, sign, and return this form to your child's school.

Part A: Who should I include in “Household”?

You must include yourself and all people living in your household, related or not (for example, children, grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. If you live with other people who are economically independent (they do not share income with you/your children and they pay a share of the expenses), do not include them.

Part B: What are benefits received?

• TANF: NJ's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (WorkFirst NJ)
• SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps)
• FDPIR: Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Part C: What is included in “Annual Household Income”?

• Annual Household Income includes the following:
• Gross earnings from work: Use your gross income, not your take-home pay. Gross income is the amount earned before taxes and other deductions. This information can be found on your pay stub or, if you are unsure, your supervisor can provide this information. Net income should only be reported for self-owned business, farm, or rental income.
• Welfare, Child Support, Alimony: Include the total amount everyone in your household receives from these sources. Do not include SNAP or FDPIR payments.
• Pensions, Retirement, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran’s benefits (VA benefits), and disability benefits: Include the amount everyone in your household receives from these sources.
• All Other Income: Include for everyone in the household: worker’s compensation, unemployment or strike benefits, rental income, interest and dividends, regular contributions received from others who do not live in your household, and any other income received. Do not include income from WIC, federal education benefits and foster payments received by your household.
• Military Housing Allowances and Combat Pay: Include off-base housing allowances, and food or clothing allowances. Do not include Military Privatized Housing Initiative or combat pay.
• Overtime Pay: Include overtime pay only if it is received on a regular basis.

How do I calculate total household income received from multiple sources and/or on a weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, or monthly basis?

1. Annualize pay for each source of income based on the above definitions for every household member. a.
   1. Use the table below to convert your pay to an Annual Income amount.
      

      Frequency of payment	Annual Income Conversion Amount
      Weekly	= 52 × weekly gross (not take-home) income
      Bi-Weekly (every two weeks)	= 26 × bi-weekly gross (not take-home) income
      Twice per Month	= 24 × gross (not take-home) amount received twice per month
      Monthly	= 12 × monthly gross (not take-home) income

2. Add together the annualized pay from every person in the household for the total annual household income for Part C.
3. If your household has 8 or fewer people, check the box that shows the range for your total income. If your household has more than 8 people, donot check a box; instead, write household size and total annual household income in the space provided.

If your income fluctuates, include the wages/salary that you regularly receive. For example, if you normally make $1,000 each month, but you missed some work last month and made $900, use $1,000/month as the basis for your annual income. If you have lost your job or had your hours or wages reduced, enter zero or your current reduced income. Additional information about this survey is available on the CEP Information webpage: http://www.state.nj.us/education/finance/cep/.

Please complete, sign, and submit this form.

*If household size is greater than 8, list additional household members on a separate paper, and follow special instructions in Part C.

Part C. Household Size and Gross Income (before deductions)

For help determining your annual income, see page 1 of the survey.

• Households with 8 or fewer people: Check the box below for the Annual Income range that reflects your total annual household income.
• If Household Size is greater than 8, do not check an income range, but follow the special instructions below ("Special instructions for households with more than 8 people").

I certify (promise) that all information on this form is true and that all income is reported to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this form may impact the amount of State or Federal funding allocated to my local school district. I understand that the information I have provided may be verified.