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2009-2010 Income Eligibility Scale
Maximum Income Based on Total Annual 2008 Income

Household size Up to 75% Tuition
(100% Poverty)
Up to 50% Tuition
(185% Poverty)
Up to 25% Tuition
(270% Poverty)
2 $0 - $14,000 $14,001 - $25,900 $25,901 - $37,800
3 $0 - $17,600 $17,601 - $32,560 $32,561 - $47,520
4 $0 - $21,200 $21,201 - $39,220 $39,221 - $57,240
5 $0 - $24,800 $24,801 - $45,880 $45,881 - $66,960
6 $0 - $28,400 $28,401 - $52,540 $52,541 - $76,680
7 $0 - $32,000 $32,001 - $59,200 $59,201 - $86,400
8 $0 - $35,600 $35,601 - $65,860 $65,861 - $96,120
N For each additional
child add $3,480 to
the maximum amount
For each additional
child add $6,438 to
the maximum amount
For each additional
child add $9,396 to
the maximum amount

For example, if there are three people in your household and your 2008 Total Income was $25,000, the scholarship amount could be up to 50% of the tuition (highlighted in blue above).

Scholarship amounts vary depending on the family's income, household size and the school's tuition cost. The highest scholarship amount is $2,400.

  • The scholarships will not cover the full tuition
  • Families will be required to pay the difference between the school tuition & the scholarship.
  • Families will have to pay any additional school fees.
  • Families will be required to contribute a minimum of $500 towards their child's education.

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