15- 213 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 6

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 213-1-6 - Evaluation criteria

The criteria that will be considered in determining whether to approve applications for financial assistance include:

A. Nature of assistance requested;

B. Degree of financial hardship:

(1) Current family income;

(2) Current debts and obligations;

(3) Number of dependants.

C. Causal connection between financial hardship and military member's active duty status:

(1) Change in income (based on military active duty);

(2) Changes in employment and income status of dependants related to military member's active duty status;

(3) Increased expenses due to military member's active duty;

(4) Military pay problems;

(5) Other issues of financial hardship related to military member's active duty.

D. Bankruptcy filed or pending;

E. Pending Disciplinary Action (military member only);

F. Length of military duty;

G. Other aid available and/or received;

H. Amounts and date of any funds previously awarded to the applicant from this fund.

15- 213 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 6