What is the adjusted gross income (AGI) and why is it important?

1 min. readlast update: 02.20.2025

The AGI is one’s income after adjustments or deductions, like for retirement plans. ADEA uses AGI to calculate FAP eligibility.

AGI is indicated 1040 Tax Return Form on line 11. For example, if the reported AGI for an individual’s FAP application is $88,280 for a household of four people, the individual is eligible because it is below the ADEA Guidelines of $93,600 as indicated in the table below:

2025 ADEA FAP Eligibility

Persons in family/household

2024 Poverty Guideline*

ADEA's Guideline
300% of Poverty Guideline

1

$15,060

$45,180

2

$20,440

$61,320

3

$25,820

$77,460

4

$31,200

$93,600

5

$36,580

$109,740

6

$41,960

$124,020

7

$47,340

$142,020

8

$52,720

$158,160

*Reference: HHS

 

 

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