R. Prohibition of Assistance to Noncitizen Students

Noncitizen students and their noncitizen families may not receive assistance. Noncitizen students are not eligible for continuation of assistance, prorated assistance, or temporary deferral of termination of assistance.

1. A noncitizen student is defined as an individual who is as follows:

   • a. A resident of another country to which the individual intends to return;

   • b. A bona fide student pursuing a course of study in the United States; and

   • c. A person admitted to the United States solely for the purpose of pursuing a course of study as indicated on an F-1 or M-1 student visa.

2. This prohibition applies to the noncitizen student’s noncitizen spouse and children. However, spouses and children who are citizens may receive assistance. For example, a family that includes a noncitizen student married to a U.S. citizen is a mixed family.

HUD Occupancy Handbook 3-39 06/09 Chapter 3: Eligibility for Assistance and Occupancy

Section 1: Program Eligibility

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