shaker youth soccer association
Financial Aid
Overview
Part of the SYSA mission is to teach the game of soccer as a component of developing well-rounded individuals, to develop youths to the best of their ability, and to foster a lifelong enjoyment of the game. We understand that for some, the expense of soccer can stand in the way of them reaping these benefits. As such, we offer a need-based financial aid program to help with registration fees. Each year, SYSA budgets a set amount for the financial aid program. Annual awards are based on the budgeted amount and the number of players qualifying for financial aid.
The financial aid program is a need-based program that is awarded to families based upon their income. SYSA considers participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), youths of families who qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher Program sponsored by the US Department of HUD (Section 8) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a guide for determining financial aid eligibility. The financial aid committee may consider other relevant factors in making determinations regarding financial aid for players. The award of financial aid to any person shall be within the sole discretion of the SYSA Board of Directors (“Board”). The Board may appoint any person(s) or committee to exercise this function on its behalf according to its direction, which person(s) or committee shall be subject to Board oversight.
In addition to financial aid, SYSA may offer payment plans to help spread the registration fees over time.
Guidelines
Financial aid is awarded to families based on demonstrated financial need. Proof of one of the following must be provided:
- Participation in any of:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- US Department of HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the guide for financial aid eligibility
- Extenuating circumstances for players/families who do not qualify for one of the aforementioned government programs. Documentation of income must be provided as outlined in the application.
Application
- All applicants must complete an application.
- The responsible party requesting Financial Aid must complete the application.
- We encourage all documentation for travel players to be submitted prior to the due date for fall travel fees (typically in June or July), however we reserve the right to consider applications at a later time.
- We encourage all documentation for Recreation players to be submitted prior to the due date for fall Recreation fees (typically in August or September), however we reserve the right to consider applications at a later time.
- Applications for financial assistance will be kept confidential.