πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USAGovBenefits.com β€” Free independent resource. Not affiliated with any U.S. government agency.
Homeβ€ΊNorth Carolinaβ€ΊOrangeβ€ΊHead Start Programβ€ΊChapel Hill
CHILDREN β€” NC

πŸ§’ Head Start Program in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for Chapel Hill residents

Free preschool programMax Benefit
1-866-763-6481Helpline
NCState
100% FPLFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

πŸ“ How to Apply β€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 100% FPL. Family of 4 in Chapel Hill: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online β€” Fastest
Visit eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator β€” available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone β€” 1-866-763-6481
Call Mon–Fri business hours for Chapel Hill residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Orange Office
Visit offices near Chapel Hill. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” Chapel Hill
  • Child birth certificate
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of residency
  • Immunization records
❓ FAQs β€” Head Start Program in Chapel Hill
Who qualifies for Head Start Program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Residents of Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina with income at or below 100% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-866-763-6481.
How to apply for Head Start Program in Chapel Hill?
Apply online at eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator, call 1-866-763-6481, or visit Orange office.
Is there a Head Start Program office in Chapel Hill?
The nearest office is in Orange. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” North Carolina Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Head Start Program changes in North Carolina.