Financial Assistance Policies
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln, Inc to provide services to all who wish them regardless of their ability to pay. While the YMCA sets fees at rates affordable to the majority of residents in our service area, financial assistance is available to those who cannot afford those fees. Assistance is awarded according to each applicant's ability to pay and the funds we have available. Financial awards are NOT 100%. Any remaining tuition balances must be paid in full before the start of the program.
ELIGIBILITY
Financial assistance will be granted on the need demonstrated by household income and/or extenuating circumstances. Applicants are required to pay the registration fee of the program for which they are requesting. Financial awards for program tuition are based on household income, number of children enrolled in programs and total program tuition costs. Changes in enrollment WILL affect financial awards and overall tuition balances.
PAYMENT PLAN
A payment plan can be set up for individuals interested in paying for program fees in installments. All requests for payment plans MUST be made in writing and submitted to the YMCA office. Payment plans should include a detailed outline of dollar amounts and dates. Any changes to payment plans must be made in writing and submitted to the YMCA office. All balances must be paid in full before the start of any program.
APPLICATION DATES
Financial awards for Camp are made only three times for the summer season. The application deadlines are April 1, May 1 and June 1. Decisions will not be made before these dates. Award notifications are made within 5-10 business days of each deadline. Funds are limited and are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial awards for the School's Out program are available throughout the year. Submit your application at any time.
HOW TO APPLY
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Applications for financial assistance are available at the Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln office or you can download the application here.
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All applications must be completed thoroughly and accurately and submitted with a completed Registration Form.
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VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSES MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE PROCESSED.
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Please attach a copy of your most recent 1040 Federal Tax return and copies of your last three pay stubs. If you are exempt form paying taxes, send verification of income received from federal, state or local agencies.
FUNDING
Financial assistance is made possible by charitable contributions to the Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln from friends and members of the "Y," the United Way, Rockingham County and donations made during the Annual Support Campaign.
