Project Strive/Trio

Income Guidelines

Federal TRIO Programs
2009 Annual Low Income Levels

Size of Family Unit 48 Contiguous States, D.C.,
and Outlying Jurisdictions
Alaska Hawaii
1 $16,245 $20,295 $18,690
2 $21,855 $27,315 $25,140
3 $27,465 $34,335 $31,590
4 $33,075 $41,355 $38,040
5 $38,685 $48,375 $44,490
6 $44,295 $55,395 $50,940
7 $49,905 $62,415 $57,390
8 $55,515 $69,435 $63,840

For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,610 for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $7,020 for Alaska; and $6,450 for Hawaii.

The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.

(Information from U.S. Dept. of Education website)