Early Learning For All Eligibility Thresholds
The following are Fiscal Year 2025-2026 income thresholds by family size for the Early Learning For All initiative.
Families earning up to 110% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible for Free Tuition. Families earning between 111%-150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible for a Full Tuition Credit equal to 100% of DEC’s full-time ELFA tuition rates. Families also must be residents of San Francisco in order to receive Early Learning For All financial aid.
If you believe you are eligible, click here to apply.
| ELFA Free Tuition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Family Monthly Income 110% AMI | Family Yearly Income 110% AMI |
| 1 or 2 | $11,429 | $137,150 |
| 3 | $12,858 | $154,300 |
| 4 | $14,288 | $171,450 |
| 5 | $15,429 | $185,150 |
| 6 | $16,575 | $198,900 |
| 7 | $17,717 | $212,600 |
| 8 | $18,854 | $226,250 |
| 9 | $20,000 | $240,000 |
| 10 | $21,142 | $253,700 |
| ELFA Full Tuition Credit (100% of DEC’s ELFA Rate) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Family Monthly Income 150% AMI | Family Yearly Income 150% AMI |
| 1 or 2 | $15,588 | $187,050 |
| 3 | $17,533 | $210,400 |
| 4 | $19,483 | $233,800 |
| 5 | $21,038 | $252,450 |
| 6 | $22,600 | $271,200 |
| 7 | $24,158 | $289,900 |
| 8 | $25,713 | $308,550 |
| 9 | $27,275 | $327,300 |
| 10 | $28,833 | $346,000 |
| *Effective July 1, 2026* ELFA Half Tuition Credit (50% of DEC’s ELFA Rate) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Family Monthly Income 200% AMI | Family Yearly Income 200% AMI |
| 1 or 2 | $20,783 | $249,400 |
| 3 | $23,375 | $280,500 |
| 4 | $25,975 | $311,700 |
| 5 | $28,050 | $336,600 |
| 6 | $30,133 | $361,600 |
| 7 | $32,208 | $386,500 |
| 8 | $34,283 | $411,400 |
| 9 | $36,366 | $436,400 |
| 10 | $38,441 | $461,300 |