Ways you can qualify for the ACP:
- Based on your household income
- If you or your child or dependent participate in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or others
- If you or anyone in your household already receives a Lifeline benefit
Note: You may qualify for the ACP through a participating provider’s existing low-income program.
Based on Income
You can gain access to an ACP-supported service if your gross household income is set at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in the state where you reside.
| Household Size | 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Territories | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,160 | $36,420 | $33,540 |
| 2 | $39,440 | $49,280 | $45,360 |
| 3 | $49,720 | $62,140 | $57,180 |
| 4 | $60,000 | $75,000 | $69,000 |
| 5 | $70,280 | $87,860 | $80,820 |
| 6 | $80,560 | $100,720 | $92,640 |
| 7 | $90,840 | $113,580 | $104,460 |
| 8 | $101,120 | $126,440 | $116,280 |
| For each additional person, add: | $10,280 | $12,860 | $11,820 |
If You Participate in Certain Government Assistance Programs
Federal Assistance Programs
You are eligible for the ACP if you (or someone in your household) participate in one of these programs:
- Lifeline
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Medicaid
- Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Federal Pell Grant
- The National School Lunch Program or The School Breakfast Program
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
You may need to show a card, letter, or official document as proof that you participate in one of these programs when you apply for the ACP.
Tribal Assistance Programs
If you live on qualifying Tribal lands, you are eligible for the ACP if your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or if you (or someone in your household) participate in:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Tribal Head Start
You may have to show proof of participation, like a benefit letter or official document, when you apply for the ACP.
If You Already Receive a Lifeline Benefit
Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. If you currently receive a Lifeline benefit, you automatically qualify for the ACP, and you can receive both benefits at the same time. You can apply your ACP benefit and your Lifeline benefit to the same or separate services. Talk to your internet company to learn how to start receiving ACP discounts.
Qualify Through Your Child or Dependent
Any member of your household can make your household eligible if they participate in one of the programs above. For example, if your child or dependent participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or is enrolled in a USDA Community Eligibility Provision school, your household qualifies for the ACP benefit.
