| Part 2 - Means Test | ||
| Is the Applicant Financially Eligible for Aid (Means Test)? | ||
| a. | For applications lodged electronically - Simplified Means Test applies. | |
| i. | Does the applicant meet the Income Test ? | |
| ii. | Does the applicant meet the Assets Test ? |
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| b. | For other applications - National Means Test applies. | |
| i. | Does the applicant meet the Income Test ? | |
| Schedule A - Benchmarks Income Test | ||
| Schedule B - Benchmark Amounts Income Test |
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| ii. | Does the applicant meet the Assets Test ? | |
| Schedule A - Benchmarks Assets Test | ||
| Schedule B - Benchmark Amounts Assets Test |
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| iii. | Who Qualifies for Assistance ? |
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| iv. | General Discretion |
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| v. | Verification Requirements |
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| vi. | Schedule C - Definitions for National Means Test |
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| c. | Is there any Initial Contribution to Legal Costs payable by the applicant? see Part 6 - Contributions |
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