# For Applicants

## Skip the paperwork and verify all of your income online, with us.

### Why Use SteadyIQ?

Let SteadyIQ do the hard work for you.

### Save Time

No need to guess your way through submitting paperwork.

### Secure & Private

Your information is protected every step of the way.

### Faster Income Reviews

Avoid the back-and-forth, so you can get your benefits faster.

## How it works

1. **Connecting to Your Income Sources**  
   We use industry-standard trusted tools to help connect to where you get paid — like your job, gig apps, or bank. You can also upload paystubs

2. **Securely Gathering Your Info**  
   With your permission, we safely gather the information needed to build your verified income report.

3. **Reviewing and Submitting Your Report**  
   Once your report is ready, you'll check it and give the okay to send it to your government agency.

## Customer Advisory Council

Our SteadyIQ Customer Advisory Council is made up of current or recent recipients of public benefits, like SNAP and Medicaid. Their real-world insights are crucial to our work.

### Here's how they'll help us:

- **Improving our product**  
  The council gives us direct feedback on our income verification product to make it more user-friendly and effective for people.

- **Building trust**  
  They help us review our marketing and outreach materials to ensure they are authentically meeting the needs of the communities we serve.

- **Shaping our future**  
  The council keeps us anchored to the reality on the ground, especially in the midst of this changing landscape - this feedback directly informs new product features and improvements.

## Our security

### Bank-level security for your peace of mind

- **Total Security**  
  Your information is protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring it's securely transmitted from your income accounts to the benefits agency.

- **No Stored Passwords**  
  We never store your login credentials, so your account information stays secure.

- **You're in Control**  
  Before anything is sent to your government agency, you will have the chance to review and approve your income report.

- **Your Data Is Yours**  
  We never sell your data or share it with anyone outside of your government agency.

- **Proven Security Standards**  
  We use the highest standards, which are independently audited, to securely handle and protect your data.

### Need help with your income report?

Our detailed help center has answers to common questions about the process.

[Visit Help Center](https://steadyiq.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/16966698125979-SteadyIQ-Income-Passport-FAQs)