Five percent of youth per region may be exempted from the low income requirement based on the number of youth enrolled in a given program year who would ordinarily be required to meet the low income criteria.

Individuals who may go into this exception include:  

• All in-school youth (ISY), and  
• Out-of-school youth (OSY) who only meet the criteria of:
  • Basic Skills Deficient
  • English Language Learner, or
  • Require additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.

This percent is calculated at the end of a program year based on new enrollees in that program year. Documentation for this exception must be maintained by the Title I Youth service provider.