
Understanding Sliding-Fee
What rate is right for me? | A qualitative guide to understanding financial privilege and your financial experience.
Use this guide to help select the appropriate rate for your financial experience.
Adapted from the inspirational work of Worts & Cunning.
Definition | Basic Needs include food, shelter, and transportation
Definition | Expendable Income might include coffee from a shop, concerts, buying new clothes, etc …
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New Moon | Supported Rate
I often worry about meeting my basic needs and don’t always meet them.
My debt impacts my ability to meet my financial needs.
I rent low-end properties or have unstable housing.
I don’t own a car. I have access to a car but cannot regularly afford gas.
I am unemployed or underemployed.
I qualify for government assistance including food and healthcare.
I have no access to savings.
I have no or very limited expendable income.
I can rarely afford to buy new items.
Vacations and time off are a financial burden.
If this description reflects your financial experience, please consider selecting the “Supported” rate.
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Quarter Moon | Standard Rate
I may stress about meeting my needs but regularly meet them.
I have some debt but it does not impact my ability to meet my basic needs.
I own or lease a car.
I am employed.
I have access to healthcare.
I might have access to financial savings.
I have some expendable income.
I am able to buy some new things.
Vacations and taking time off are a financial burden.
If this reflects your financial experience, please consider selecting the “Standard” rate.
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Full Moon | Equity & Sustainability Supporter Rate
I meet my needs comfortably.
My debt does not impact my ability to meet my needs.
I own my home or rent a higher end property.
I own or lease a car.
I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs.
I have regular access to health care.
I have access to financial savings.
I have expendable income.
I can always buy new things.
Vacations and taking time off are a financial burden.
If this description fits your financial experience, consider selecting the Sustainability & Equity rate which helps keep this work financially accessible to those with less access to financial resources.