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Administrative Plan 4/1/16 Page 3-17 SAHA Policy For any student who is subject to the 5.612 restrictions, SAHA will: Follow its usual policies in determining whether the student individually and the student’s “family” collectively are eligible for the program Determine whether the student is independent from his/her parents in accordance with the definition of independent student in this section If SAHA determines that the student, the student’s parents (if applicable), or the student’s “family” is not eligible, SAHA will send a notice of denial in accordance with the policies in Section 3-III.F, and the applicant family will have the right to request an informal review in accordance with the policies in Section 16-III.B. Determining Parental Income Eligibility SAHA Policy For any student who is subject to the 5.612 restrictions and who does not satisfy the definition of independent student in this section, SAHA will determine the income eligibility of the student’s parents as follows: • If the student’s parents are married and living together, SAHA will obtain income verifications from the parents. • If the student’s parent is widowed or single, SAHA will obtain income verification from that parent. • If the student’s parents are divorced or separated, SAHA will obtain income verification from each parent. • If the student has been living with one of his/her parents and has not had contact with or does not know where to contact his/her other parent, SAHA will require the student to submit a certification under penalty of perjury describing the circumstances and stating that the student does not receive financial assistance from the other parent. SAHA will then obtain income verification from the parent with whom the student has been living or had contact. • In determining the income eligibility of the student’s parents, SAHA will use the income limits for the jurisdiction in which the parents live. 3-87