Low Income

Section 8 Housing Vouchers Guide: How the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Helps Pay Your Rent

Housing is not a luxury. It is the difference between stability and constant crisis.

Amount: Varies; generally covers 30-40% of adjusted household income toward rent, paid directly to landlords as a monthly subsidy Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

South Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Delivers heating and cooling bill assistance, crisis relief, and weatherization referrals to eligible South Carolina households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Heating benefit $300-$750; crisis aid covers arrears, deposits, and equipment repairs Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar Location: South Carolina

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and participant category Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help low-income households buy healthy groceries in authorized retail stores.

Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash Assistance for Low-Income Families with Children

Provides time-limited cash assistance and supportive services to help low-income families with children achieve self-sufficiency. Includes monthly benefits, childcare, job training, and case management.

Amount: Varies by state and family size Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps Tennessee households afford heating and cooling through regular, crisis, and weatherization-linked benefits administered by local agencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefit $350-$1,500 depending on fuel and income; crisis aid covers past-due balances and deposits Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar Location: Tennessee

The Gates Scholarship

Last-dollar scholarship covering full cost of attendance for exceptional, Pell-eligible minority high school seniors.

Type: Scholarship Amount: Full cost of attendance not covered by other aid Deadline: Sep 15, 2025 Location: United States

UK Universal Credit

Monthly payment to help with living costs for people on a low income or out of work, replacing six legacy benefits in the United Kingdom.

Type: Benefit Amount: Standard allowance £311.68–£578.82 per month plus elements for children, housing, disability, and caring (2024-25) Deadline: Apply as needed Location: United Kingdom

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants

Provides low-interest loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize dwellings.

Type: Benefit Amount: Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest; grants up to $10,000 for seniors Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Utah Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Provides seasonal bill credits, crisis help, and energy education for income-qualified Utah households facing high utility costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: $100–$1,000 per season; up to $1,500 for crisis or equipment repair assistance Deadline: Applications accepted November 1–April 30 for standard benefits; year-round for crisis cases Location: Utah