Family Size & Taxable Income

Please provide the information below so we can determine if you meet the income eligibility guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are a ward of the state or an independent student (emancipated minor) please contact our office.

Students are financially eligible if your family’s taxable income is not more than the amount listed in the chart.

To determine this, please tell us the size of your family unit.
SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT is defined as the total number of persons in your family who are related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption and are dependent on the head of the household for support.
A step-parent or step-child is considered related by marriage.

TRIO Programs Income Levels

Size of Family Unit	Last year's taxable income
1	$22,590
2	$30,660
3	$38,730
4	$46,800
5	$54,870
6	$62,940
7	$71,010
8	$79,080

I/We the undersigned, am/are the parent/legal guardian(s) of {main_name}, who is applying to participate in the Upward Bound at USM Program. I/We have read and understand the information provided concerning the program and have discussed the purpose of the program with my/our child. I/We are willing to let them apply for enrollment and agree to their participation in all activities (academic and recreational) deemed suitable by the staff.

I/We attest that all the information reported on Upward Bound at USM’s application, including CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY, FIRST GENERATION, and FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY, is to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete.

Release of School Information:
I/We the undersigned, the parent(s) or legal guardians of {main_name}, grant permission to Upward Bound at USM to access to all school records including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, special education records, health information, eligibility for free and reduced price school meals, and electronic databases such as Infinite Campus and Naviance. In addition, I/We grant permission for the school, appropriate community agencies, and Upward Bound to share information which will contribute to my/our child’s success.