Financial Assistance

Everyone belongs at the YMCA, regardless of income. The YMCA is a community-based organization and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone. That’s why the YMCA offers financial assistance for memberships and programs through the Caring for Families Annual Scholarship Campaign.

 

The YMCA offers financial assistance that is income-based.

 

This program is offered to persons or families who have financial limitations that prevent them from joining the YMCA. For those who qualify under our financial guidelines, membership is granted with the stipulation that an adult member of the immediate family contributes service hours at Countryside YMCA. If a family is unable to work due to illness or disability, hours may be waived.

 

This program helps with the cost of classes and programs. Each application unit will receive at least $150 to be used towards most classes. Scholarship monies must be requested, awarded and used semi-annually.   You will have to pay 50% of the cost of the program, and the scholarship dollars will pay the remaining 50%. The money does not apply to specialty classes, specialty camps, or private lessons.

 

You are able to reapply for a Program Scholarship once each year.

 

Return completed application with required income verification to the Front Desk. You should receive a phone call within 2 business days.

 

For the Membership Scholarship, you will be called to set up an appointment time.  Everyone pays a portion of their membership fee.  You will need to make some type of payment when you come to join.

 

For the Program scholarship an interview is not needed. We will verify all the required information and will mail you a letter of approval or denial.

 

You must register in person at the Front Desk to receive the discount.

 

The YMCA requires that you reapply every 6 months for membership and programs financial aid.