Do you qualify for "pro bono" financial planning assistance?

Based on Income

Many individuals may qualify for pro bono assistance. One way to determine if you qualify is by looking at total annual income for your household. The chart below lists the most income you can have based on the size of your family to still qualify for pro bono assistance.

Number in Household	Maximum Annual Income
One person	$9,500
Two people	$12,500
Three people	$14,500
Four people	$18,500
Five people	$22,500
Six people	$25,500
Seven people	$29,500
Eight people	$33,000
Nine or more people	$39,500

*Source: Extrapolated from data at www.census.gov/hhes/poverty/threshld/thresh01.html; most values are rounded up to provide general guidelines.

Based on Life Events

Another way to qualify for pro bono financial planning assistance is by considering your current financial situation. If you are the victim of a disaster, have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, lost your job, experienced serious illness, or are deeply in debt (or considering or recovering from bankruptcy), you may be eligible for pro bono assistance.

As a Referral from a Charitable Organization

A third way to qualify for pro bono financial planning assistance is by being referred through a charitable organization. These organizations are typically nonprofit and have a primary goal of serving low-income individuals or people facing a temporary financial crisis. Some sample organizations include:

Homeless shelters
Crisis pregnancy centers
Emergency shelter organizations
Emergency medical organizations

What to Do if You Qualify

If you believe you may qualify for pro bono financial planning assistance, then click here for steps to follow.

What if You Don't Qualify?

There are many things you can do to help yourself meet short- and long-term financial challenges. To learn more, click here to visit the Consumer Resources section of this Web site.