You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions:
- Are you between 16 – 21 years old?
- Are you an NYC high school junior or senior?
- Do you have a social security number?
- Can you legally work in the US?
- Are you registered for selective service, if you’re an eligible male?
- Do you meet one of these requirements?
- You or someone in your household gets cash assistance or SNAP (food stamps)
- You are a homeless or runaway youth
- You are a foster care youth or have aged out of the foster care system
- You are involved in the justice system
- You are pregnant or a parent
- You have a disability. Learn & Earn will look at your own income (not your family’s) to see if you are eligible.
- Is your household’s income at or below the amount shown in this chart?
| Household size |
Monthly income |
Yearly income |
| 1 |
$1,215 |
$14,580 |
| 2 |
$1,643 |
$19,720 |
| 3 |
$2,072 |
$24,860 |
| 4 |
$2,500 |
$30,000 |
| 5 |
$2,928 |
$35,140 |
| 6 |
$3,357 |
$40,280 |
| 7 |
$3,785 |
$45,420 |
| 8 |
$4,213 |
$50,560 |
| For each additional person |
add $428 |
add $5,140 |