Class fees are on a sliding scale and is dependent on the grants and contracts MERIT receives from its supporters.  

 

*NEW CLASS FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2012*

 

Explore and Define Your Business
Income Qualified (see chart)	$5
Non-income Qualified (see chart)	$100
Launch Your Business
Income Qualified (see chart)	$10
Non-income Qualified (see chart)	$250

 

 

How do you know if you're income qualify? You income qualify if your total gross income in 2010 or your current income falls at or below the amount below corresponding to your county of residence and number. For example, if you live in Marion county in a household of 3 people and your income falls at or below $43,200, then you income qualify. If you income qualify, you will need to provide income verification, such as a pay stub or tax return.

 

 

County of Residence/ Number in Household	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Marion County	$33,600	$38,400	$43,200	$48,000	$51,850	$55,700	$59,550	$63,400
Polk County	$33,600	$38,400	$43,200	$48,000	$51,850	$55,700	$59,550	$63,400
Yamhill County	$40,900	$46,750	$52,600	$58,400	$63,100	$67,750	$72,450	$77,100