ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION
Take the first step towards building a better life for your family by applying for Charlotte Area Fund programming. Fill out the application online by clicking the link below or by downloading a paper version here. If you have questions or need help filling out the application, please call an Intake Specialist at 704-372-3010. Once you complete the application, you’ll receive a phone call from our Intake Team. They will review your information and get any other information needed.
Do I Qualify For Services?
To qualify for Charlotte Area Fund programs, individuals need to live in Mecklenburg County and have an annual household income that meet the guidelines as published by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. View the income guideline charts below. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact our office at application@charlotteareafund.org. The current income guidelines are:
THE CURRENT GUIDELINES ARE AS FOLLOWS (FAMILY SIZE/INCOME LIMIT):
| ONE | $ 18,225 |
| TWO | $ 24,650 |
| THREE | $ 31,075 |
| FOUR | $ 37,500 |
| FIVE | $ 43,925 |
| SIX | $ 50,350 |
| SEVEN | $ 56,775 |
| EIGHT | $ 63,200 |
NOTE: For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $6,425 for each additional person. Revised: July 1, 2023.
What Do I Need to Apply?
Fill out the form below. During the application process, you’ll be asked to submit copies of a valid photo ID for each family member, proof of Mecklenburg County residence (utility bill, electric bill, etc), proof of income verification for the last 90 days (pay stubs or the last 90 days of tax returns) and a copy of your Social Security card.
What To Know If I Don’t Have A College Degree?
As part of our agreement with partners, Charlotte Area Fund, Inc. (CAF) is required to provide results of an assessment for all applicants that do not have a college degree. Despite the name, the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE®) helps find out your skills in reading, math, and language. This is NOT a pass-fail test, so don’t worry and relax! The assessment just shows what you already know so that learning programs can be more effective later. Again, the Charlotte Area Fund, Inc. in North Carolina requires the TABE® test if you don’t have a college degree and we will conduct this test free, or at no cost to you, as part of our application process.
It’s important to us that you are fully prepared when submitting your complete and final application with CAF. You can get ready for the TABE® test with free resources like practice tests and study guides. We’ve provided online resources below, but there are many more that you can find on your own.
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/tabe-practice-test/
https://tabe.practicetestgeeks.com/tabe-practice-test-exam/
Check your options online or at your local library and community centers. These can help you feel ready and confident for your journey with CAF assisting!
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive a call from a member of the Charlotte Area Fund intake team. They will review your application, get any other information needed and talk to you about next steps.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHARLOTTE AREA FUND
(704) 372-3010 EX. 219 / WWW.CHARLOTTEAREAFUND.ORG.
901 N. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
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