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Education expenses to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may include tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction.  FAIM participants must complete 10 hours of career planning activities provided by a FAIM Coach or through College Admissions Counselors.

Eligibility for FAIM
Participants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have earned income at the time of enrollment
  • Be a resident of Minnesota at time of participation in FAIM
  • Have assets of $10,000 or less
  • Deposit savings from earned income
  • Have combined income at or below 200% of poverty (see table below)

Participant's income and assets may increase after entrance into the FAIM program.

Annual Income at 200% of Poverty
Family Size Annual Income
1 $21,780
2 $29,420
3 $37,060
4 $44,700
5 $52,340
6 $59,980
7 $67,620
8 $75,260
Add $7640 For Each Additional Person
Total Hourly Wage Maximum Needed at
40 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year
Family Size Hourly Wage = 200% of Poverty
1 $1047
2 $14.14
3 $17.82
4 $21.49
5 $25.16
6 $28.84
7 $32.51
8 $36.18