Money you receive to pay for tuition, fees and books is left out of your gross income when a Massachusetts housing authority works out whether you qualify for state-aided public housing. If you have an individual unemployability rating from the VA, military disability retirement pay above $1,800 is also excluded.
There is nothing separate to apply for. When you apply for state-aided public housing, tell the housing authority which of your income is education money or excluded disability retirement pay.
Your VA education benefit or tuition award paperwork, and your VA rating letter showing individual unemployability if you are excluding disability retirement pay.
