Legal Aid Announces Financial Eligibility Increase to Guidelines

Legal Aid Alberta announced increases to financial eligibility requirements for Albertans.

Individuals earning up to $30,000 gross income may apply for legal representation in eligible immigration and family files. Formerly, this cap was set to $24,456 gross income for individuals. Income for larger families will receive proportional increases.

New Eligibility Requirements
Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6+
Monthly Income ($) 2,112 2,615 3,721 4,023 4,325 4,627
Annual Income ($) 25,346 31,381 44,656 48,276 51,898 55,518

(Source: 2024 Legal Aid Eligibility)

This change impacts access to justice in Alberta, and to Albertans requiring pro bono legal assistance. For more information on Legal Aid Alberta’s financial eligibility guidelines, see the online resource for FAQs.

 

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