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5. Under no circumstances will the Department use state or federal funds to pay the Parent Fee. 6. Parent Fees may be paid with scholarship funds or other sources. 7. The total amount of the Parent Fee assessed cannot exceed seven percent (7%) of the Family’s Eligibility Income for families below 85% of State Median Income and cannot exceed ten percent (10%) of the Family’s Eligibility Income for Families with Eligibility Income between 85% and 125% of State Median Income. B. Maximum Parent Fees as a Percentage of Eligibility Income

1. The maximum Parent Fee as a percentage of Eligibility Income will be as follows:

State Median Income Maximum Parent Fee as Percentage of Eligibility Income Under 29.99% 0% 30-34% 1% 35-39% 2%

40% - 44% 3% 45% -54% 4% 55% - 64% 5% 65% - 74% 6% 75% - 89% 7% 90%-99% 8% 100%-109% 9% 110% - Maximum Allowed 10%

C. A Parent Fee can be adjusted between re-determinations only: a. If a Parent’s Eligibility Income decreases;