Income Guidelines
Gross Yearly Income 2025 (earnings before deductions)
|
Family Size |
100% of Poverty Guidelines Early Head Start, Head Start |
130% of Poverty Guidelines Early Head Start, Head Start |
300% of Poverty Guidelines Pre-K Counts |
|
1 |
$15,650 |
$20,345 |
$46,950 |
|
2 |
$21,150 |
$27,495 |
$63,450 |
|
3 |
$26,650 |
$34,645 |
$79,950 |
|
4 |
$32,150 |
$41,795 |
$96,450 |
|
5 |
$37,650 |
$48,945 |
$112,950 |
|
6 |
$43,150 |
$56,095 |
$129,450 |
|
7 |
$48,650 |
$63,245 |
$145,950 |
|
8 |
$54,150 |
$70,395 |
$162,450 |
The table above shows for which program (Early Head Start, Head Start or Pre-K Counts) for which a child may be eligible, based on the annual (yearly) income of the number of people (adults and children) in the household. Please note: these figures are subject to change as they are based on Federal poverty guidelines.
For each additional person over 8, add $5,500
Examples:
A family of four is eligible for Early Head Start or Head Start if the family’s
total yearly income is less than $32,150.
A family of four is eligible for Pre-K Counts if the family’s total yearly income
is less than $96,450.
Gross Monthly Income 2025 (earnings before deductions)
|
Family Size |
100% of Poverty Guidelines Early Head Start, Head Start |
130% of Poverty Guidelines Early Head Start, Head Start |
300% of Poverty Guidelines Pre-K Counts |
|
1 |
$ 1,304.17 |
$ 1,695.42 |
$ 3,912.50 |
|
2 |
$ 1,762.50 |
$ 2,291.25 |
$ 5,287.50 |
|
3 |
$ 2,220.83 |
$ 2,887.08 |
$ 6,662.50 |
|
4 |
$ 2,679.17 |
$ 3,482.92 |
$ 8,037.50 |
|
5 |
$ 3,137.50 |
$ 4,078.75 |
$ 9,412.50 |
|
6 |
$ 3,595.83 |
$ 4,674.58 |
$ 10,787.50 |
|
7 |
$ 4,054.17 |
$ 5,270.42 |
$ 12,162.50 |
|
8 |
$ 4,512.50 |
$ 5,866.25 |
$ 13,537.50 |
The table above shows for which program (Early Head Start, Head Start or Pre-K Counts) for which a child may be eligible, based on the monthly income of the number of people (adults and children) in the household. Please note: these figures are subject to change as they are based on Federal poverty guidelines.
Examples:
A family of four is eligible for Early Head Start or Head Start if the family’s
total monthly income is less than $2679.17.
A family of four is eligible for Pre-K Counts if the family’s total monthly income
is less than $8,037.50.
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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