Boys & Girls Clubs of King County believes that every child should be able to benefit from our programs, regardless of the ability to pay. Due to the generous support of donors, financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to families that meet our income and eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined based on the Seattle Public Schools Free and Reduced Lunch sliding scale, which factors both household income and family size. In addition, we will consider additional factors such as extenuating family circumstances and participation in fundraising or service through Boys & Girls Clubs of King County programs.
Who Should Apply?
All families are welcome to apply for financial assistance. We especially encourage families to apply if:
- You receive Basic Food or SNAP
- You take part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
How to Apply
Step 1: Each family must complete a Financial Aid Eligibility Form after registration. It will show in your documents section as a task to complete. The form only needs to be completed once per year for the entire family/household.
Step 2: Upload supporting documentation to verify your household income or circumstances in your documents section of My Club Hub/Parent Portal. This may include tax returns, a statement of benefits or eligibility from an organization providing aid, or a statement from a caseworker or other professional who is familiar with your family’s circumstances.
Step 3: Register for the program(s) your child/family wants to attend. Your application will be considered once you register for a program. When you register, select the “I am applying for financial aid” option at check-out. Some programs require a small deposit to register, which will be refunded if we are not able to provide financial aid.
Award Process
After completing your application and registering for a program, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County will assign awards based on the eligibility criteria above. No applications will be considered if they are incomplete, lacking documentation, or if the family owes a balance from a previous program. Applications will be considered in the order they are received, so we recommend completing your application early.
Upon consideration, you will be notified of your financial aid status, which may include:
- An award of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, or 100% of the program fee
- Wait-listed for financial aid, usually due to insufficient funds
- Not eligible for aid – either due to incomplete application or other reasons.
If you are awarded partial financial aid, you are responsible for paying the remaining balance. If you are unable to pay the balance, please contact us about other options.
Other Sources of Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for youth to attend some of our programs is also available from the following agencies:
- Treehouse for Kids– for youth in foster care.
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After School & Summer Programs
This option applies to all of our Middle School and Elementary Programs at the following sites: Kirkland, North Seattle, Robert Eagle Staff, Rotary, and Wallingford, Ballard, Mercer Island, Sammamish, and Federal Way Teen Center.
Athletics
This option applies to Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Athletics Programs. We do not offer financial assistance for fees associated with off-site trips or fees paid to third party vendors.
Need-based Scholarships for After School & Summer Programs
This option applies to all of our Teen Programs as well as Elementary Programs at the following sites: Federal Way Ron Sandwith Teen Center, Kirkland, North Seattle, Rotary, Southwest, and Wallingford. Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Application Periods
Scholarship processing could take up to 2 weeks. Check in with your Club for status updates. An incomplete application will delay processing your application. Scholarship awards are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The annual scholarship cycle is from Summer through the end of the school year.
Need-based Scholarships for Athletics Programs
This option applies to Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Athletics Programs. We do not offer scholarships for fees associated with off-site trips or fees paid to third party vendors.
Before filling out your application, you will need to locate your most recent Tax Return along with all W-2’s
Scholarship processing could take up to 2 weeks. Check in with your Club for status updates. An incomplete application will delay processing your application. Scholarship awards are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The annual scholarship cycle is from Summer through the end of the school year.
