The following guidelines will be used in determining whether a fee waiver or reduction is warranted. These amounts are based on the 2013 U S Census Poverty Thresholds. New EOUST Guidelines state that families with income less than 150% of the Poverty Guidelines for the Contiguous 48 States are presumed to be entitled to a fee waiver. However, the final decision is up to the discretion of the counselor based on the individual/family’s ability to pay after analyzing the filer’s income and discretionary living expenses; for example, unusual or extravagant living expenses or purchases will be taken into consideration in determining whether a fee waiver or reduction is warranted. For families/households with monthly income exceeding the 150% Threshold below, there will not be any fee waiver or reduction except in cases of extreme situations or circumstances.
Persons in family/household Poverty Guideline 150% Threshold
Persons in family/householdPoverty Guideline150% Threshold
| Persons in family/household | Poverty Guideline | Poverty Guideline |
| 1 | $11,490 | $17,235 |
| 2 | $15,510 | $23,265 |
| 3 | $19,530 | $29,295 |
| 4 | $23,550 | $35,235 |
| 5 | $27,570 | $41,355 |
| 6 | $31,590 | $47,385 |
| 7 | $35,610 | $53,415 |
| 8 | $39,630 | $59,445 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $6,030 for each additional person to the 150% Threshold.