Help Paying Marketplace Premiums: Defining Income and Household

I have a college scholarship that covers my tuition and fees. Do I count that as income in determining my eligibility for subsidies?

Published: Jul 15, 2020

Scholarship and fellowship payments for tuition and fees and course-related expenses required of all students are not counted as income in determining your eligibility. Scholarship payments for room and board are included in determining eligibility for premium tax credits.