Head Start Income Eligibility Guidelines
Federal Guidelines: Acceptance to the Metropolitan Action Commission's Head Start Program is based on income eligibility. Families desiring to enroll their children into the Head Start Program, must meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for Head Start. Below you will see the chart that is used to determine eligibility.
| FAMILY SIZE | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 9,800 |
| 2 | $13,200 |
| 3 | $16,600 |
| 4 | $20,000 |
| 5 | $23,400 |
| 6 | $26,800 |
| 7 | $30,200 |
| 8 | $33,600 |
For family units with more than 8 persons, add $3,400 for each additional family member.
2006-07 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia.