- Serves Portage County youth age 14 through 19 (or grades 9th through 12th) in households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - At least one (1) member of the family must be a United States citizen or qualified alien. - Assistance available as needed. Specific qualifications by program: - Education Proficiency is available once in a 12 month period per child. - Academic Support Services: Applicant must not qualify for free lunch program.

- Completed application form. - Proof of address. - Proof of financial need (all income which has been received by any member of the household during the previous 30 days will be considered). - Gross income, both earned and unearned, will be counted. - Verbal verification of income from the income source is permissible. - Proof of all liquid assets (verbal or written). - Other documents will vary depending on the need. This is explained on the application form, or agency will request as needed. - For Academic Support Services: Will need letter from school verifying that the student has fees and the amount of fees. - If needed, Agency will help clients pay for any required documentation that the client does not already have.

Same as site hours. - Client will receive notice of approval or denial within 30 days (often, the wait is much shorter).