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 -Transitional 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-Transitional Assistance.

Applicants must meet financial and non-financial factors for eligibility as contained in the Township’s General Assistance  handbook.

You may be eligible for General Assistance-Transitional Assistance if:

• You reside within City of Champaign Township (Champaign city limits), although a residential address is not required.
  Being homeless is not a barrier to receiving general assistance-transitional assistance if you are otherwise eligible.
• If you live outside the City of Champaign, 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 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration.
• Your gross monthly unearned income does not exceed $212.00. This will need to be checked by the Township Caseworker to determine MAX gross monthly unearned income does not exceed the above amount.
• You are unable to work.

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.