School Fees Waiver

NOTE: This page has been updated with forms and information for the 2020-21 school year.

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.

Refer to the section below titled "Income Eligibility Requirements" to see if you are eligible under the federal guidelines. Then check the remainder of this page for additional information and guidance about District 401 fee waivers.

Income Eligibility Requirements

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.

INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY 130% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE
Household Size	Annual Income	Monthly Income	Pay Twice Per Month	Pay Every Two Weeks	Weekly Income
1	16,237	1,354	677	625	313
2	21,983	1,832	916	846	423
3	27,729	2,311	1,156	1,067	534
4	33,475	2,790	1,395	1,288	644
5	39,221	3,269	1,635	1,509	755
6	44,967	3,748	1,874	1,730	865
7	50,713	4,227	2,114	1,951	976
8	56,459	4,705	2,353	2,172	1,086
For each additional family member, add …	5,746	479	240	221	111

Definition of "Household Income"

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."

What to Do If You Are Eligible

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.

Other Factors Considered in a Waiver Application

Make Sure Your Application Is Complete