Federal TRIO Programs
2008 Annual Low Income Levels

Size of Family Unit	48 Contiguous States, D.C., Outlying Jurisdictions	Alaska	Hawaii
1	$15,600	$19,500	$17,940
2	$21,000	$26,250	$24,150
3	$26,400	$33,000	$30,360
4	$31,800	$39,750	$36,50
5	$37,200	$46,500	$42,780
6	$42,600	$53,250	$48,990
7	$48,000	$60,000	$55,200
8	$53,400	$66,750	$61,410

For family units with more than 8 members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,400 for the 48 contiguous states the District of Columbia and outlying jurisdictions; $6,750 for Alaska; and $6,210 for Hawaii.

The term "low-income individuals" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150% of the poverty level amount.

The figures shown under family income represent income amounts equal to 150% of the family income levels established by the Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The poverty guidelines were published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register, Vol. 73, No.15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3,971-3,972.