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2008-2009 Income Eligibility Scale
Maximum Income Based on Total Annual 2007 Income

Household size Up to 75% Tuition
(100% Poverty)
Up to 50% Tuition
(185% Poverty)
Up to 25% Tuition
(270% Poverty)
2 $0 - $13,690 $13,691 - $25,327 $25,328 - $36,963
3 $0 - $17,170 $17,171 - $31,765 $31766 - $46,359
4 $0 - $20,650 $20,651 - $38,203 $38,204 - $55,755
5 $0 - $24,130 $24,131 - $44,641 $44,642 - $65,151
6 $0 - $27,610 $27,611 - $51,079 $51,080 - $74,547
7 $0 - $31,090 $31,091 - $57,517 $57,518 - $83,943
8 $0 - $34,570 $34,571 - $63,955 $63,956 - $93,339
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 2007 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 $2,100.

  • 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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