The purpose of the semi-independent living arrangement is to provide youth an opportunity to learn and practice independent living skills and activities for a specified time period as indicated in the service agreement while receiving services from the local department and provider agency. A youth 16 to 21 years old may be eligible to participate in a semi-independent living arrangement if the youth: Is continually enrolled in and regularly attending school or vocational training or is working at least 80 hours per month; Agrees to the requirements of the service agreement; Needs help in transitioning to self-sufficiency; and Is capable of contributing to the cost of the semi-independent living arrangement through: Earned income from employment; or Unearned income such as scholarships, stipends, grants, work-study arrangements, Social Security (supplemental security income or survivor's benefits), or any combination. Youth who are interested in residing in a semi-independent living arrangement shall: Meet the eligibility requirements; and Apply to the local department. Youth not meeting the requirements of §B(1) and (3) of this regulation may be eligible for participation in a semi-independent living arrangement if the youth has a documented disability in living skills and the youth's case plan documents how the youth's disability can be accommodated in a semi-independent living arrangement. Youth may live in approved placements as outlined in Regulation .02B(19) of this chapter.