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Early Learning For All Eligibility Thresholds

The following are 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 fully-funded Tuition (FREE enrollment). Families earning between 111%-%150 of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible for a tuition credit for 50% off DEC’s published 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.

Fully-Funded Tuition
Family SizeFamily Monthly
Income 110% AMI
Family Yearly
Income 110% AMI
1 or 2$10,992$131,900
3$12,363$148,350
4$13,738$164,850
5$14,838$178,050
6$15,938$191,250
7$17,033$204,400
8$18,133$217,600
9$19,233$230,800
10$20,333$244,000
Tuition Credit (50% of DEC Published Rate)
Family SizeFamily Monthly
Income 150% AMI
Family Yearly
Income 150% AMI
1 or 2$14,988$179,850
3$16,858$202,300
4$18,733$224,800
5$20,233$242,800
6$21,733$260,800
7$23,225$278,700
8$24,725$296,700
9$26,225$314,700
10$27,725$332,700