Pre-Training Income Policy
Per Scholas believes technology can create opportunities and is committed to ensuring learners are set up to succeed beyond the training program without any out-of-pocket tuition or material costs. For our training to remain cost-free and serve the communities our mission intends, enrolled learners must meet our pre-training income policy requirements, described below. Income data is used to calculate our org-wide average learner pre-training income and may be anonymously shared with our philanthropic supporters, allowing us to continue to provide no-cost training.
To be eligible for Per Scholas training, applicant’s Individual or Household Income must fall below 80% of the campus-based Median Family Income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
For purposes of this policy, income includes all forms of earned income; e.g., wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable employee pay. This does not include savings, benefits, passive income, child support or inheritance funds.
- Individual Income is included if earned within 90 days of applying.
- Household Income is the combined annual incomes of the applicant and all family members in their household or place of residence over the last 12 months.
On a case by case basis, applicants may be granted exception to our income policy as determined by senior leadership.