Sliding Scale Guidelines

Supporter Rate

Consider this rate (higher end of the scale) if many of the following are true:

I make a high income relative to my area’s average income

I have a degree(s) without having had loans.

I have high earning power (even if I'm not exercising it today)

I live partially, mostly, or all off unearned / gifted income

My family has plentiful assets, like investments

Someone else paid or pays my rent/mortgage

Regular Rate

Consider this rate (middle of the scale) if many of the following are true:

I make a middle income relative to my area’s average income

I choose to go out to eat or drink weekly (or more).

I can cover my basic needs regularly

I’m able bodied

I have student loans and most people in my family have higher education

Family has assets, such as a house and/or parents have retirement accounts

Reduced Rate

Consider this rate (lower end of the scale) if many of the following are true:

I’m sick or disabled and that impacts my ability to work / earn money.

My race, ethnicity, skin color or gender(s) severely impacts my income

I have non-optional health care costs to cover

I am struggling to pay more than minimums on debt

I have student loans, and I was among the first in my family to go to college

I support others besides myself on my income

My family has few or no assets such as a home or retirement accounts

I have no family or access to family