FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available to individuals and families who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility is based on household income, size and extenuating circumstances such as job loss, medical expenses or other hardships.

The YMCA may provide the following:

• Reduced membership fees
• Reduced pricing on programs (youth sports, swim lessons, childcare, camps, etc.)
• Sliding-scale pricing based on financial need

To apply, you will need to:

1. Complete a financial assistance application form
2. Provide supporting documentation (such as tax returns, pay stubs or proof of assistance)
3. Submit your application to the YMCA (online)

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Yes, you can apply for financial assistance specifically for a program without having a membership.

When you apply, simply indicate that you are seeking aid for a specific program.

Required Documents for Financial Assistance Application

To complete your Financial Assistance application, you must provide the following:

• Income Verification (Required for Each Adult) You need one of the following documents for each adult that will be on the membership:
  • Federal Tax Return: A copy of the most recent year's Form 1040.
  • Self-Employed Income: A copy of the most recent year's Schedule C (filed with Form 1040).
  • Proof of Non-Filing: A non-filing letter from the IRS. You can request this at www.irs.gov/individuals/transcript-types-for-individuals-and-ways-to-order-them
• Additional Supporting Documents (Provide Two) You must also provide two additional documents from the list below:
  • Pay Stubs: Two current and consecutive pay stubs for each working adult.
  • W-2 Forms: A copy of the most recent W-2 for all adults in the household.
  • Employer Letter: A letter from the employer (for all adults) verifying income. This letter must be on company letterhead.
  • Retirement Income: Two current retirement income check stubs or bank statements showing deposits.
  • Social Security/Disability: Documentation of Social Security Income or Disability Income.
  • Unemployment Benefits: A statement showing the two most recent unemployment payments received.
  • Workers' Compensation: A copy of your Workers' Compensation award letter.
  • Government Assistance: A current government assistance letter or statement showing payments.

Note on Dependents: Children may be counted as dependents up to age 24, but the parent or guardian must be able to provide proof of dependency if requested.

Once you have submitted your applications, they will go through a review process that can take about 7-10 business days if all your required documents have been submitted.

Once the application has been reviewed, you will receive a notification by email of what your financial assistance award will be provided.

For incomplete applications, you will be contacted to provide additional documents and information. Once that has been received, the process for review will be restarted.

You must reapply for Financial Assistance each year.

The Renewal Process Membership:

• You will receive an email reminder two months before your current assistance expires.
• The renewl process requires you to submit a complete new application each year.

The Renewal Process Child Care and Camp:

• Child Care Financial Assistance, are  awarded only be valid for the current school year and will need to be renewed each school year to be considered for financial assistance.

• Summer Camp Financial Assistance, are awarded only to be valid for the summer and will need to be renewed each summer to be considered for financial assistance.

If your application is not approved:

• You may request a review or provide additional documentation
• You can reapply if your financial situation changes

Please email info@sevymca.org if you need assistance or have questions.