Some organizations may make exceptions for seniors, people with disabilites or health problems, or people experiencing domestic violence.
Some organizations also take into account expenses such as childcare, medical bills and debts. |
Some organizations only help people with incomes at or below a certain level. These organizations have income guidelines, which usually change every year. Income guidelines are generally based on the federal poverty level. AlaskaLawHelp.org does not guarantee that you can get help from an ogranization even if you meet its income guidelines.
Many legal services groups use the chart below to decide who can receive help. The chart shows you how much income you can have to be at 125% or 187% of what the federal government considers to be the poverty level. "Family Size" is the total number of people in the household.
Percentages of the Federal Poverty Level
Income ceiling figures for 125% of the poverty level for Alaska are:
|
Size of Family Unit |
Maximum Yearly Income |
Monthly Income |
Weekly Income |
| 1 |
$13,850 |
$1,154 |
$266.00 |
| 2 |
18,663 |
1,555 |
359 |
| 3 |
23,475 |
1,956 |
451 |
| 4 |
28,288 |
2,357 |
544 |
| 5 |
33,100 |
2,758 |
637 |
| 6 |
37,913 |
3,159 |
729 |
| 7 |
42,725 |
3,560 |
822 |
| 8 |
47,538 |
3,962 |
914 |
For each family unit with more than eight members, add 4,813 yearly for each additional member; $401 per month and $93 per week.
Income ceiling figures for 187% of the poverty level for Alaska are:
|
Size of Family Unit |
Maximum Yearly Income |
Monthly Income |
Weekly Income |
| 1 |
$20,775 |
$1,731.00 |
$400.00 |
| 2 |
27,995 |
2,333.00 |
538.00 |
| 3 |
35,213 |
2,934.00 |
677.00 |
| 4 |
42,432 |
3,536.00 |
816.00 |
| 5 |
49,650 |
4,138.00 |
955.00 |
| 6 |
56,870 |
4,739.00 |
1,094.00 |
| 7 |
64,088 |
5,341.00 |
1,232.00 |
| 8 |
71,307 |
5,942.00 |
1,371.00 |
For each family unit with more than eight members, add $7,220.00 yearly for each additional member; $602.00 per month and $139.00 per week. |
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