For Applicants: How do I know if I qualify?

We review families based on total income with regard to the Federal Poverty Guideline.

For most* states we accept up to 350% over the Federal Poverty Guideline.

2023-2024 Income Guidelines
Household Size	2022 Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG)	Free Lunch - 130% of FPG	Reduced Lunch - 185% of FPG	200% of FPG	250% of FPG	350% of FPG
1	$14,580	$18,954	$26,973	$29,160	$36,450	$51,030
2	$19,720	$25,636	$36,482	$39,440	$49,300	$69,020
3	$24,860	$32,318	$45,991	$49,720	$62,150	$87,010
4	$30,000	$39,000	$55,500	$60,000	$75,000	$105,000
5	$35,140	$45,682	$65,009	$70,280	$87,850	$122,990
6	$40,280	$52,364	$74,518	$80,560	$100,700	$140,980
7	$45,420	$59,046	$84,027	$90,840	$113,550	$158,970
8	$50,560	$65,728	$93,536	$101,120	$126,400	$176,960
For each additional person add:	$5,140	$6,682	$9,509	$10,280	$12,850	$17,990

*Some states require different restrictions and thus may have different guidelines

**The above graph is to be used as a guide, It DOES NOT guarantee you will be awarded a scholarship. 

(For Louisiana & Tax-Credit Program Applicants) 

• The students must either be entering kindergarten for the first time, coming from a Louisiana & Tax-Credit Program State public school or currently attending a nonpublic school on a scholarship.
• Also, if awarded, students must take the state standardized assessment in both ELA and math.