Eligibility

To receive a computer from PCs for People a potential recipient must be below the 150% poverty level or be currently enrolled in a government assistance program. Below is the current 2011 poverty guidelines and examples of programs that are eligible:

Persons in Family
Max Allowed Income
1
$16,335.00
2
$22,065.00
3
$27,795.00
4
$33,525.00
5
$39,255.00
6
$44,985.00
7
$50,715.00
8
$56,445.00
  • Adult & Child Mental Health Case Management
  • Employment Services
  • Medicaid
  • Food Support of Financial Assistance
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Section 8 or other Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • The National School Lunch Program's "Free Lunch" Program
  • Head Start

For households that qualify under the net income test (150% poverty level) the following documentation will be acceptable as part of the application process:

  • The prior year's state, federal or tribal tax return
  • Three consecutive months worth of income statements from an employer or paycheck stubs within the current calendar year
  • A Social Security statement of benefits
  • A Veteran Administration statement of benefits
  • A retirement/pension statement of benefits
  • An Unemployment/Workmen's Compensation statement of benefits
  • Federal or tribal notice letter of participation in General Assistance
  • A divorce decree, child support or other official document