Arkansas Legal
Services Programs
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
303 W. Capitol, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 376-3423
fax (501) 376-3664
Legal Aid of Arkansas
714 South Main Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 972-9224
fax (870) 910-5562
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Income Guidelines as of March 18, 2009
FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
INCOME
We have established a maximum income level for different
family sizes which is 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
as reflected in the table below. These numbers are the maximum levels. We can waive up to 200% in unusual or meritorious circumstances when certain factors are present for consideration.
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Size of Family Unit |
Weekly Maximum |
Monthly Maximum |
Yearly Maximum |
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1 |
$260 |
$1,128 |
$13,538 |
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2 |
$250 |
$1,518 |
$18,213 |
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3 |
$440 |
$1,907 |
$22,888 |
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4 |
$530 |
$2,297 |
$27,563 |
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5 |
$620 |
$2,687 |
$32,238 |
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6 |
$710 |
$3,076 |
$36,913 |
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7 |
$800 |
$3,466 |
$41,588 |
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8 |
$890 |
$3,855 |
$46,263 |
WHAT IS CONSIDERED "INCOME"
Every source of income is to be used in determining eligibility,
with some exceptions:
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Food stamps
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Housing vouchers
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Tax refunds
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Funds withdrawn from a bank account
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Gifts
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Compensation and/or one-time settlements for injuries sustained
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Any other non-cash benefit
GROUP REPRESENTATION
We may provide legal assistance to a group, corporation
or association if it is primarily composed of persons eligible for legal
assistance under 45 CFR Part 1611 and it provides information showing
that it lacks, and has no practical means of obtaining, funds to retain
private counsel.
VERIFICATION OF INCOME
In certain instances, if it appears necessary to
verify an applicant's income, requests for the previous year's
income tax returns, bank statements,
etc., can be made.
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Arkansas Legal Services Partnership
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