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Table of Contents

Classification of Homes1
Tier Determination2
Tier 1 by School3
Tier 1 by Census5
Tier 1 by Income6
Tier 28
Title File
Census Block Group (CBG) Averaging Tool Document
Determining Area Eligibility Using School Data Document
Tier Classification Chart Document
Tier Notification Form Document
Tier Notification Form - Spanish Document
Confirmation of Earnings Document Document
IRS 1040 Income Verification Worksheet Document
Verification Worksheet Document


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