Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of student stipend, commercial registration on eligibility
Saudi Citizen’s Account program says all income, including student stipends and commercial registration, must be disclosed when applying for support.
Key Takeaways
AIA question was submitted to the official Citizen’s Account beneficiary service account, asking: "Does the university stipend affect eligibility? Does having a commercial registration impact support? For your information, I am a student and an independent tenant."
The Citizen’s Account program responded via its X (formerly Twitter) page, stressing that all sources of income must be disclosed in accordance with relevant authorities, and these will be included in the total income calculation.
The program noted that if eligibility criteria are met, the applicant will receive support. It added: "To check your estimated entitlement, you can use the support calculator at http://portal.ca.gov.sa."
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Income in Citizen’s Account
The official Citizen’s Account beneficiary service account also explained on X the procedure if income is unstable or fluctuates.
It stated that in cases of fluctuating income, the average monthly income over the past 12 months should be entered.
The program emphasized that any additional income must also be disclosed. If eligibility requirements are met, support will be provided.