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Fee Assistance

The North Suburban YMCA is a not-for-profit health and human services organization committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body. YMCAs are here to serve people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and incomes.

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 that is designed to fit each individual's financial situation. Over the years, we have found that the YMCA's financial assistance program is most utilized by:

  • Youth referred by schools, churches, and organizations
  • Adults who are temporarily out of work
  • Those who are divorced and are experiencing financial hardships
  • People on fixed incomes
  • People who are overwhelmed by medical bills
  • Those experiencing other financial hardships

The North Suburban YMCA requires that individuals provide the requested information on the attached form regarding income, family size, etc. so that we can provide financial assistance in a fair and consistent manner. The YMCA requires that individuals reapply every year for membership and every six months for program or when requested by the Executive Director to keep the information on their application updated. Registering in advance prior to filling out scholarship information does not qualify an individual for scholarship assistance. The required forms must be on file for a determination to be made. Assistance is provided on a fair and open basis, in accordance with our donors' wishes.  Financial Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis.

To process your application, we will need the following information:

  • One page letter stating your request and personal situation.
  • Copy of last year's tax return
  • Copy of last two pay stubs
  • (or) Copy of public aid documentation
  • (or) Copy of social security or disability checks (or copy of bank statement showing amount of automatic deposit)

If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you may obtain one by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040. If you did not file taxes last year, or if you don't have the other documents required, please indicate and explain.