INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Applicants must be active electric members of Snapping Shoals EMC at least 6 months to be eligible to apply for assistance, and not be in arrears to SSEMC when application is submitted. 

2. An applicant that has ever tampered with or had unauthorized use of electricity will automatically be disqualified.  

3. All applications must include all sources of monthly income when applicable (pay stub, Retirement, Disability, or Social Security) and a copy of the most recent tax return.  

4. All applications must be filled out completely. This will be enforced by the Executive Assistant of Snapping Shoals. Applicant must sign the notice included in the application stating that incomplete applications will not be honored and will be returned for completion, which will result in a delay of the Board’s response.  

5. When an individual needs assistance in filling out the application, the person assisting in filling out the application should indicate who they are and how they may be contacted. 

6. The Trust Board will not use Operation Round Up funds to pay for funerals, hospital bills, credit card bills, to purchase automobiles or trucks, vehicle insurance or tags, cable TV, long distance calls, cellphones, routine home maintenance, car repairs or for electric power bills or natural gas bills.  

7. Requests must be for specific amounts of money and for specific needs or projects.  All applications must include copies of the bills, bids or estimates. Screenshots of bills or sources of income will not be accepted.  

8. Due to the Privacy Act, the applicant will be responsible for submitting correct bills for submission. 

9. Individuals or families may apply once in a 12-month period and may receive assistance a maximum of three (3) times in ten (10) years.  

10. Applicants are not allowed to attend Trust Board meetings. 

11. Applications denied due to incomplete forms or missing information will be held for one additional Operation Round Up cycle.  After the following Operation Round Up cycle, the application will be shredded.