Income limits for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program increase for the school year 2026-27 and all years after. Learn what these income limits are so you can plan ahead for your child!
For 2026-27 and every year after, ESTF participation is capped at households at 500% of the Federal Poverty Line.
| Persons in Household | Household Income, 500% FPL |
| 1 | $78,250 |
| 2 | $105,750 |
| 3 | $133,250 |
| 4 | $160,750 |
| 5 | $188,250 |
| 6 | $215,750 |
| 7 | $243,250 |
| 8 | $270,750 |
These numbers are calculated based on the 2025 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines. For households over 8, add $16,500 for each additional person. For more information on what is considered in this income calculation, visit our FAQ page. If a family is expecting a baby to be born in 2025, that baby can be counted as a household member for the purposes of determining income eligibility (medical documentation will need to be submitted with your application).
Additionally, note that families at or below 300% FPL will still be given priority in scholarship allocation. Other priority groups include siblings of current ESTF students, children of active duty military, and students who attended their residential public school in the previous school year.
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