Title: Energy Assistance Program
Headings: Energy Assistance Program
Energy Assistance Program
What is the Energy Assistance Program (EAP)?
Who can get help from the Energy Assistance Program?
How do I find out who my Energy Assistance Program agency is?
How does the Energy Assistance Program work?
How much will the Energy Assistance Program pay?
How do I get an application for Energy Assistance?
What is the application like?
What else do I have to provide to apply for EAP?
Can I apply for EAP if I am behind on my heat payments or my heat has already been shut off?
Do I have to go in person to apply?
How soon will I be able to get on the program?
Once I have applied for EAP, can I stop paying my heating bill?
Is there a waiting list for EAP?
What do I have to do to stay on the program?
Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen to get help from EAP?
To get help from EAP, does it matter how long I have lived in Minnesota?
Are there any asset limits for the EAP?
What is the Weatherization Assistance Program?
What is the Cold Weather Rule?
What will happen if my heat gets shut off?

Content: Fill this out right away and return it. Then, the utility company can decide that you do not have to pay anything, or that you only have to pay up to 10% of your income each month (but no more). Either way, your heat cannot be turned off. You may also have to fulfill other requirements, such as attending a Budget Counseling class. Another way to make sure your heat is not turned off is to call your utility company and set up a budgeted payment plan. That way, you can plan to pay about the same amount each month of the year, instead of having very large bills during the winter. Some companies also offer the Gas Affordability Program, contact your vendor for more infor