School Fees Waiver
You may be eligible for a waiver of your school fees depending on your household income.
As stated in Section 4:140 of the Board of Education's District Policy Manual, a student shall be eligible for a fee waiver when the student currently lives in a household that meets the same income guidelines, with the same limits based on household size, that are used for the federal free meals program.
To see if you are eligible under the federal guidelines, please refer to the row located below titled "Income Eligibility Requirements." Then check the remainder of this page for additional information and guidance about District 401 fee waivers.
Not sure if your family is eligible for a fee waiver? The following chart shows the income eligibility guidelines for the 2020-21 school year. These are the same figures used to determine eligibility for free meals.
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INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY |
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Household |
Annual |
Monthly |
Pay Twice |
Pay Every |
Weekly |
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1 |
16,588 |
1,383 |
692 |
638 |
319 |
|
2 |
22,412 |
1,868 |
934 |
862 |
431 |
|
3 |
28,236 |
2,353 |
1,177 |
1,086 |
543 |
|
4 |
34,060 |
2,839 |
1,420 |
1,310 |
655 |
|
5 |
39,884 |
3,324 |
1,662 |
1,534 |
767 |
|
6 |
45,708 |
3,809 |
1,905 |
1,758 |
879 |
|
7 |
51,532 |
4,295 |
2,148 |
1,982 |
991 |
|
8 |
57,356 |
4,780 |
2,390 |
2,206 |
1,103 |
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For each |
5,824 |
486 |
243 |
224 |
112 |
Household income includes ALL members of your household who receive wages, public aid, unemployment, child support, Social Security, Social Security Disability, etc. For example:
► If your parents live with you and they receive Social Security or a pension, that income is included in "household income."
► If your student or other adult children who live with you are working, their income is included in "household income."
► If you are living with other adults, their wages, public aid, Social Security benefits, etc. are included in "household income."
If your household income falls into one of the eligible categories, print the Instructions to Apply for the 2020-21 Fee Waiver and the 2020-21 Fee Waiver Application. (Links to both of these documents are also located to the left of this page under "Fee Waivers.")
Using the instructions, fill out the application and mail it with your registration documents and income verification to:
Mr. Imaad Dada
Elmwood Park CUSD401
8201 W Fullerton
Elmwood Park IL 60707
708-583-5844 (phone)
708-452-9504 (fax)
The District 401 business office will review your application then contact you with a decision.
Additional consideration will be given to a waiver application where one or more of the following factors are present:
► Illness in the family
► Unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage, etc.
► Unemployment
► Emergency situations
► When one or more of the parents/guardians are involved in a work stoppage
For more information, see Section 4:140 of the District Policy Manual.
Remember to include:
► Your proof of residency form and residency documents
► The completed Application for Waiver Form
► The complete, signed copy of your most recent tax return
► Supporting documentation verifying your income
Income requirements are subject to change.