Pre-Training Income Policy

Per Scholas believes technology can create opportunities and is committed to ensuring applicants are set up to succeed beyond the training program without any out-of-pocket costs to them. In order for our training to remain cost-free and serve the communities our mission intends, we are reintroducing an Income Policy effective January 1, 2023.

Applicant’s household income must fall below the campus-based Median Family Income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

For the purposes of this policy, “income” is defined as ‘money received, on a regular basis’. This does not include savings or inheritance funds.

Per Scholas Campus	HUD 2022 Median Family Income (Any Size)
Atlanta	$96,400
Baltimore	$116,100
Greater Boston	$140,200
North Carolina	$96,300
Chicago	$107,800
Greater Cincinnati	$99,100
Columbus	$96,100
Dallas	$97,400
Denver	$117,800
Detroit	$89,800
Houston	$90,000
Indianapolis	$94,100
Los Angeles	$91,100
National***	$90,000
Metro DC (NCR)	$142,300
Newark, NJ	$115,000
New York	$94,500
Orlando	$80,100
Philadelphia	$105,400
Phoenix	$88,800
Pittsburgh	$95,400
Seattle	$134,600
St. Louis	$97,200

Some exceptions can be made at the discretion of campus leadership.

HUD does not report national (all of the U.S.) estimates of median family income by household size in any respect. Hence, the numbers and percentages for national learners are based on the HUD national median income for all family sizes.

Accepted Documents As Proof of Income:

• Few Pay Stubs (must show one month of income)
• Unemployment printout
• Social Security Disability or Social Security Income printout
• Letter of Support from the individual who will be financially supporting you during training (if you have no other income source)
• Letter of Self-Attestation (if you plan on supporting yourself and have no other income source)
• Child Support Payments

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