The eligibility overview which follows is intended to
provide only GENERAL information regarding
eligibility criteria. You should always feel free to
apply for General Assistance regardless of whether
you think your circumstances make you eligible. In
fact, it is your legal right to be able to apply for
General Assistance.
You may be eligible for General Assistance if:
- You reside within Cunningham Township (Urbana city limits), although a residential address is not required.
BEING HOMELESS IS NOT A BARRIER TO RECEIVING GENERAL ASSISTANCE IF YOU ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE.
If you live outside the City of Urbana, you should apply at the township office of the township you reside in. The Champaign County Clerk's Office (384-3724) can tell you which township you live in.
- You are at least 18 years old and not older than 64.
- You are not categorically eligible for cash benefits (such as TANF) from the Department of Human Services (formerly the Department of Public Aid).
- You are not receiving SSI from the Social Security Administration.
- Your gross monthly unearned income does not exceed $199.00.
- Your gross monthly income from working does not exceed $606.00
You may NOT be eligible for the full grant if:
- You have income from another source.
- Your benefits are pro-rated for a partial month.
- You have a GA overpayment.