Do you need help with fees?

We are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to accessing critical legal and educational services. Through this application, eligible individuals may qualify for a reduction or full waiver of service fees based on financial hardship or indigent status. Please complete the form below and submit the required documentation so we can determine your eligibility.

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Check Your Eligibility for a Fee Waiver

Take our quick prescreen to see if you qualify for a full or partial fee waiver before submitting your application. It only takes a minute!

Waivers

In forma pauperis, or proof of indigence signed by the court within last 12 months, an I-797A Receipt notice granting your fees waived from USCIS, or any similiar document.

Qualifying Government Aid:

Name of aid available may vary from state to state.

      • Food Stamps (SNAP Food Benefits)
      • Welfare or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
      • Medical Coverage – Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
      • Other government aid

Please Note: WIC, LIEAP, SSI, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Social Security, Medicare, child care assistance, unemployment, free lunch program, Head Start, cash aid, and housing assistance will not qualify as standalone unless you meet poverty guidelines.

 

*All qualifying benefits must be current and court documents must be within the calendar year*

 

CURRENT POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR 2025

PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD POVERTY GUIDELINE
1 $15,650
2 $21,150 
3 $26,650 
4 $32,150 
5 $37,650 
6 $43,150 
7 $48,650 
8 $54,150 

*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person.

To qualify for a fee waiver, applicants must be at or 100% below the federal poverty guidelines for their household size.